The Good Samaritan Society Health Care Aide – VER 11-44 Full Time in Vernon, BC

Overview

The Good Samaritan Society

Branch Vernon BC CA

Position:
Health Care Aide – VER 11-44
Location:
Vernon, BC

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check that has been obtained no more than 90 days prior to the hire date; You must be registered with the British Columbia Care…

Heron Grove, Vernon, BC

HEU

Preference given to internal candidates CLOSING DATE Jan-30-2015 at 1500 hours HOURS OF WORK 16:00-23:00 EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Part Time , 0.59 FTE ANTICIPATED END DATE LOCATION Heron Grove
4900 20 Street, Vernon, BC WAGES $17.98-21.54
DUTIES
Under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with your team to ensure resident care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment. You will provide quality service according to the care plan and the GSS Standards of Care including participating in the development and updating of care guides/plans. You will assist residents with personal care, activities of daily living, meal service, portering, recreational activities and leisure activities where applicable. You will advocate for residents by reporting any changes in resident condition as well as any resident needs or concerns to the RN/LPN in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS
You have a recognized Health Care Aide certificate (or equivalent) and recent experience in a long-term care environment. Experience with tracheotomy and dementia care is desirable. You have strong interpersonal skills and are able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English. You have excellent customer service skills and a genuine interest in working with the aged and chronically ill. Please note: You must be registered with the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry in order to work as a Health Care Aide in British Columbia.

REQUIREMENT

All new employees are required to submit:

• a satisfactory Criminal Record Check that has been obtained no more than 90 days prior to the hire date;
• a tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

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We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

The Good Samaritan Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.