Health Care Aide - Jobs in Capilano

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The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of theNurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social,physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimalfunctioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates anattitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety”as per Park Place Strategic Directions.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans (e.g.Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of dailyliving.2. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family usingrespectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making andcare planning.3. Ensures that Residents’ rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality.4. Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents’ activities of dailyliving needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure.5. Encourages and assists Residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreationalactivities.6. Encourages and adheres to the Park Place philosophy of care, recognizing that eachindividual is capable of, to varying degrees; making decisions about his/her life and is a partnerin the decision making.7. Provides personal care to Residents including but not limited to assisting the Resident withbathing, dressing, care of skin, teeth and hair; mobility and transfer needs; assisting with toiletneeds; eating and hydration needs and overseeing Resident exercise routines.8. Following individualized Resident lift and transfer assessment, safely lifts, transfers and/orpositions Residents to provide and maintain good body alignment and comfort.9. Assists Residents with ambulation as needed within the Home.10. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the Residents’ individualized plan ofcare, including attending and providing input into Resident interdisciplinary care planmeetings. Advocates for the interest of the Resident and significant others.11. Administers scheduled oral, rectal and/or topical medications. Under the direction of the nurseadminister PRN topical medications in accordance with Park Place policies and procedures.12. Observes and monitors Residents’ status, symptoms and behavioural changes and reportsobservations and all relevant information about care to the nurse.13. Documents all relevant information on the Resident’s chart prior to the end of shift.14. Assists Residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays and feeding designatedResidents, maintaining intake and output records as required.15. Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone.16. Assists in the orientation and sharing information with new employees, students, and othermembers of the interdisciplinary team.17. Actively Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities,education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.18. Maintains a safe environment for Residents, significant others, and employees by adhering toestablished safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures andinfection control guidelines.19. Reports unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment immediately.20. Ensures care equipment and supplies are used and stored in safe and efficient manners.21. Maintains a clean, homelike environment for Residents and employees.22. Performs other related duties as assigned.Powered by JazzHR