Care Aide

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose Summary:

Rotary Hospice House is a community that honors life values humility and shares hope. As an RCA you treat all residents volunteers and staff members with respect and courtesy. You regard the dignity and best interests of each resident recognizing that they have a right and an obligation to take responsibility for personal actions and choices. You are expected to fulfill your RCA obligations and responsibilities with integrity and perform every duty in a conscientious diligent and efficient manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the health status of the resident including biophysical emotional spiritual and psychological needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the resident. Assists with planned care.
• Under the direction of the nurse performs personal care for the residents including personal hygiene laundry activity and rest feeding and nutrition safety and quality of life and observing recording and reporting symptoms and changes in resident condition.
• Assists in transporting residents to shower and various activities.
• Provides caring environment to residents and families including facilitating participation of family and resident in personal care plans.
• Carries out established procedures to prepare facilities equipment and supplies including assisting with admission procedures.
• Maintains pertinent records and ensures all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information regarding client cases. Attends relevant conferences and in-services in order to gather knowledge and share trends and initiatives.
• Fosters positive relationships with and between families and staff members.
• Performs other related duties as required and as listed in the Care Aide -- Duties.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

The applicant has a current license as a Registered Care Aide with the BC Care Aide Registry. The applicant has a clean criminal record check for vulnerable populations. The applicant has experience in the field of palliation and/or an interest in gaining knowledge in the field of study.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:

The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of walking and the physical ability to offer personal care. The applicant can effectively seek help from co-workers when 2 people are required to safely deliver care.

CONCENTRATION and SKILLS REQUIRED:

The performance of the job requires the ability to offer personal care in a respectful manner to assess and report changes in physical and emotional well-being and to offer a compassionate approach to each resident and their family. It requires the ability to work with all team members including attentive listening and effective and respectful communication.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.