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health care aide

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details Northern Wellness Group

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Northern Wellness Group is a rapidly growing Healthcare Staffing Agency. We are in need of enthusiastic, professional, hardworking and knowledgeable Healthcare Aide (HCAs) to join our team on a Full-Time basis basis to provide care at an LTC home in Salmon Arm. Our mission is to help people achieve and maintain a higher level of health through natural means. As part of our team, you?ll get to collaborate with our other practitioners and staff. HCAs will work on-site at LTC?s to provide residents with exceptional care, with safety, and professionalism. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS ARE: * Experience in a setting for people who have physical and/or developmental disability * Obtain and maintain First-Aid Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and WHMIS training within six months * Good interpersonal skills * Good written and verbal communication skills ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: * Understand and promote the Agency?s Goals and Objectives * Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Agency and the Program * Understand and adhere to all governing Federal, Provincial and Municipal Legislative Acts * present a positive public image of the Agency * Ensure and provide quality services * Participate as a team member * Adhere to availability call-in procedures * Participate and promote team approach to ensure quality of client service through the Person Cantered Plan process * Promote community inclusion and concept of normalization * Ensure client dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: Client Service * Adhere to all Medication Procedures * Participate in development and provide follow through of Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Person Cantered Plan (PCP) * Responsible for awareness of medical side effects and medical conditions relating to clients in residence * Provide safe and responsible supervision of all clients * Provide a positive role model * Coach and counsel clients to enhance their personal health, fitness and well-being * Assist clients in planning and participating in community leisure activities * Assist individual clients with their personal hygiene and appearance, as needed * Ensure clients? physical and emotional needs are recognized and addressed * Assist clients to maintain a safe, clean environment * Assist clients in completing and maintaining day to day maintenance chores and promote awareness of Health and Safety * Maintain communications with other Agency staff regarding the clients, as necessary * Provide transportation of clients in Agency vehicles, as required ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES * Complete administrative duties, as required * Complete daily program and client logs, where applicable * Assist in the reduction of waste and recommend purchase of new materials * Record medical information in accordance with medical procedures * Ensure security; opening and closing of locations, as designated * Obtain approval for purchases from Manager or designate and record finances appropriately * Advise management of training needs and request appropriate training programs * Liaise with family members, where applicable * Attend all necessary meetings HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES * Observe and reinforce Health and Safety Programs in the workplace; deal with accidents, hazards and incidents; administer first-aid and provide documentation as per the Act and Agency Procedures * Participate with ongoing Health and Safety Programs * Maintain sound knowledge of and follow the Emergency Procedures Compensation Package: * $20.00-$29.00 /hr * Paid Vacation * Benefits * Up to 40 hours per week * Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual Pay: $20.00-$29.00 per hour Benefits: * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * On-site parking Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Night shift Work Location: In person