Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is an “Exemplary Status” accredited long-term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence (Assisted Living Suites and Multi-Level Care, both Private Pay).
Our Vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence for elders providing innovative and outstanding care consistent with Jewish values and traditions.
Our Mission is to provide exemplary resident and family-centered care for seniors through:
· Innovation, education, and research
· Partnerships and collaboration
· The contributions of staff, volunteers, funding partners, and donors with a focus on quality and safety, all guided by Jewish heritage.
Our Values “CHAI” (Hebrew word for LIFE)
· Caring
· Health, Safety, and Wellness
· Accountability
· Integrity
Resident and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at LBHH/WR, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
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 designated Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
· Transports residents to and from dining room areas, lounges, and activity programs.
· Ambulates residents as directed by care plan.
Assists 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 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, 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 required.
Qualifications:
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 Registry.
Skills 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.
Job Types: Full Time and Part Time
Salary: $25.83 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $25.83 per hour
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
Daily Covid screening and checking temperatures
Masks, Gloves, Goggles
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