Home Support Worker
Retirements Concepts
- Williams Lake, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follows established personal service plans.
- Provides personal care for our residents from admission or transfer including; medication assistance, bathing, grooming, dressing, assists with meals, oral hygiene and performing other care duties as applicable.
- Responds to call bell alarms.
- Observes and monitors residents progress, symptoms and behavioral changes including unscheduled care requests and reports significant observations.
- Involves the resident in organizing and maintaining their home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents’ wishes and needs.
- Encourages and assists residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual and recreational activities.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of community policies and procedures, particularly those concerning emergency procedures including equipment management, guidance and assistance on safe work practices.
- Attends and participates in community and education programs.
- Night shift will include housekeeping duties as per the night routine.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.
- An active registration with the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
- Valid First Aid Level 1 certification and current CPR.
- Medication Administration Certification required.
- Previous experience in a care community preferred.
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position.