Care Aide

WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values CHAI Hebrew word for LIFE.

C aring

We Show It.’

H ealth, Safety and Wellness

We Do It Right.’

A ccountability

We Own It.’

I ntegrity

We Do What’s Right.’

Overview of Position : Reporting to the Nurse Manager and working under the general direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities include : · Provides personal care to residents such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene, and care of skin and nails.

• Assists with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics and mechanical aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts by following the established ADL Care Plan.
• Performs nursing procedures such as giving enemas, obtaining specimens, recording intake and output, instilling eye drops, and administering minor non-sterile dressings.
• Records observations and reports any changes / problems in residents’ condition, such as mobility, temperature, skin integrity, appetite, and behavior to the designated Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Transports residents to and from dining room areas, lounges, and activity programs.· Ambulates residents as directed by the care residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays, and feeding and assisting residents as required, including opening containers, cutting food, etc.

Serves and monitors intake of nourishments to designated residents, and removes meal tray at end of the meal period.· Ensures the safety of residents while performing all tasks and assignments, and reports any adverse events or near-misses to Supervisor immediately.

Maintains a clean, safe environment by changing and making beds, and sanitizing residents' basins, bedpans, and urinals.

Replenishes unit and residents supplies as needed from the designated storage area, and reports shortages to a Registered Nurse.

Cleans service areas and service rooms.· Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.

• Charts information such as weight and blood pressure as directed. Attaches documents to charts, such as Nursing and Flow Sheets, Medication Administration Records, Laboratory and Special Examination Reports following review by the Registered Nurse.
• Participates in Care planning for residents including establishing and maintaining current ADL Care Plans and Nursing Aide Flow Sheets.
• Attends Staff Development and In-service Education programs when required.· Performs other related duties as : Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide and abilities : · Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

• Ability to organize work.· Ability to deal effectively with others.· Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Salary : Grid 22 $28.74 / hourly