Home Support Worker

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell River Educational Services Society in Powell River is seeking a casual Health Care Assistant to provide home support and personal care under the Home and Community Care program. You will work with clients to support daily living, maintain confidentiality, and follow care plans.

The role requires graduation from a recognized HCA program, registration with the BC Care Aide Registry, CPR-C and Food Safe, with strong organization, written and verbal communication, and ability to work

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Acceptable Criminal Record check, vulnerable sector screening.
• CPR-C certification.
• Current Food Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements home support and personal care for clients as directed.
• Works to ensure social and spiritual health and well-being for all clients.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living.
• Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to clients and their families.
• Acts as a liaison for individuals in the Home & Community Care program.
• Maintains accurate records of daily tasks and clients served.
• Complete daily EMR charting of client information.
• May be required to work outside normal office hours.
• Transport and assist clients according to care plan.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary work

Physical ability

Prioritization

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

BC Care Aide Registry

CPR-C certification

Food Safe certification

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $29.41 to $30.61 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Casual

List of Requirements

Training, Education, Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
• Acceptable Criminal Record check, vulnerable sector screening
• CPR-C certification
• Current Food Safe certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness practices in Tla’amin
• Good organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of client documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team
• Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to prioritize and organize work

List of Duties

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin policies, standards, practices and procedures as directed by the Home and Community Care Coordinator. Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to members, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.

• Implements home support and personal care for clients as directed
• Works to ensure the social, spiritual health and well-being are met for all clients
• Assists clients with activities of daily living
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required pertaining to clients and their families
• Acts as a liaison for individuals in the Home & Community Care program
• Maintains accurate records of daily tasks, routine, and clients served
• Complete daily EMR charting of client information
• May be required to work outside normal office hours
• Transport and assists client(s) according to care plan
• Performs other duties as required