Health Care Assistant, Long Term Care - Jobs in Surrey, BC

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Detailed Overview:In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Health Care Assistant, Residential Care works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centered care to diverse populations promoting resident/client choices, individualized routines, resident/client and family involvement in care decisions and continuity and consistency of care.Following an established, individualized care plan, the Health Care Assistant provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living. Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing and personal laundry. Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the residents/clients abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans. Makes tea, coffee, toast, sandwiches and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.Responsibilities:

• Following an established, individualized care plan, provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living. Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, personal laundry and mobilizing residents/clients.

• Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the residents/clients abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans.

• Demonstrates actions and movements to residents/clients and encourages the involvement of family members and volunteers in specific, appropriate 1:1 activities with individual residents/clients as per the care plan.

• Observes any changes in residents/clients behaviour and abilities, cognitive skills and program participation and documents and reports the observed changes to the interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.

• Performs procedures such as taking temperature and weight as directed. Obtains laboratory specimens.

• Utilizes mechanical aids such as lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers in order to transfer and position residents/clients in comfortable and therapeutic body positions.

• Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); including such activities as making tea, coffee, toast, and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.

• Welcomes new residents/clients and their families by orientating them to the physical environment, routines, staff, volunteers and other residents/clients.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, inservices, team and family conferences and other meetings/committees as assigned.

• Provides input on the effectiveness of programs and routines and makes suggestions for changes and new programs to the interdisciplinary team.

• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed. Reports unsafe, malfunctioning equipment, hazardous conditions, general maintenance needs and supply needs to appropriate staff.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and ExperienceGrade 10, graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Food Safety Certificate Level 1.Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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