JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible to the Director of Care and working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; this position performs a variety of routine duties necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program and at least one year of work experience in long-term care. Registration with the BC Care Aide and Health Worker Registry.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
DUTIES
· Provides personal care to residents such as bathing, care of skin, hair, mouth, feet, nails, dressing, etc.
· Serves and collects meal trays. Feeds residents as required and provides nourishment when indicated.
· Performs transfers of residents to and from bed, toilet, tub, using correct lifting and transfer techniques as indicated, utilizing mechanical aids when appropriate.
· Transports residents by wheelchair or assists walking.
· Appropriately use and apply comfort and safety measures such as foot boards, wheelchair cushions, bed rails, and bed alarms.
· Promotes residents’ recreational and social activities.
· Weighs residents using chair, lift and bed scales
· Assesses and initiates appropriate action in emergency situations such as fire, falls, choking, respiratory distress , loss of consciousness. Alerts nursing for assistance and emergency equipment.
· Provides for elimination needs as directed; measures and records fluid intake and output; supports bowel routine
· Reports activities and care provided.
· Cares for residents’ personal belongings according to policy.
· Provides post-mortem care.
· Maintains a clean, well-organized, safe environment for residents and staff.
· Observes and reports to Nurse any physical, social or mental changes in the residents.
· Assists in collaborating care plans
· Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay: $31.64 per hour
Work Location: In person
