Personal Care Worker

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Powell River seeks a Health Care Assistant. Responsibilities include supporting tenants with daily living activities and ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates will have relevant health care qualifications, be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a wage of $27.92 to $29.60 per hour on a casual basis.

Qualifications

• High school graduation preferred.
• Current and clear criminal record check.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants according to the personal service plan.
• Assist tenants with daily living activities.
• Provide medication reminders as per policy.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Multi-tasking

Initiative and judgment

English communication skills

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Health Care Assistant program

Registered with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $27.92 to $29.60 per hour

Job Type: Casual

List of Requirements

Education and Experience

• Grade 10 (including successful completion of English 10 or equivalent). High school graduation preferred.
• Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Current and clear criminal record check.
• Current CPR certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate, Occupational First Aid preferred.
• Records of immunization status, including a recent clear TB test.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Have the ability, tact, courtesy and patience to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations with tenants, staff, visitors and volunteers.
• Consistently act in a respectful manner, maintaining the spirit, dignity and individuality of tenants and their families.
• Able to multi-task and handle pressure.
• Be in good health, free from any communicable diseases, and physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment.
• Be physically capable of carrying out significant amounts of lifting, bending, stooping and stretching; be able to operate related equipment.
• Be able to work in a team or independently with a minimum of supervision and be able to take initiative and to exercise mature judgment.
• Be able to speak, read, and write English, and to follow written instructions.

List of Duties

• Supports tenants according to the personal service plan. Provides feedback and input regarding tenant’s needs relating to their personal service plan.
• Assists tenants with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance.
• Receives tenant feedback and responds as required. Reports tenant concerns to LPN or Executive Director.
• Performs bed changes and laundering of flat linens. Laundering of tenant’s personal laundry as assigned.
• Provide medication administration and reminders in accordance with established policies.
• Completes and maintains records and documentation.
• Sets up dining room in preparations for meal service. Serves tenants lunch and dinner.
• Following meals, clears and cleans dining room tables and chairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Eric Hargrave via email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for next steps.

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