Health 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 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:

Mission and Values Statement

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other recognizing everyones worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) performs care tasks under the direction and instruction from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and specific supervision of the Resident Care Manager (RCM). The HCA works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting residents meet their personal care needs as outlined in resident Care Plans.

HCA provides safe and competent care within scope of practice by following the policies procedures and the standards of care for nursing department. This includes medical assistance utilizes proper body mechanics perform lifts and transfers as indicated by the care plan and proper utilization of infection prevention and control strategies.

All activities carried out by the HCA are consistent with The Salvation Army mission values policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Monitoring and Assessment

Contribute to the initial and ongoing development of Resident Care Plan and ensures Care Plan is carried out as per assignment residents.

Report to the LPN health information from objective/subjective sources to identify residents health needs and monitors changes in health status.

Monitor and document vital signs measurements and weights on a monthly basis for assigned residents and documents results. Advises the LPN of any significant changes.

Care Plan Implementation

Assist residents with physical requirements and activities of daily living including but not limited to:

o Personal Care: Dressing toileting transferring bathing meal service feeding laundry room organizing/tidying and linen changes;

o Meal/snack preparation and serving; including picking up and serving of meals;

o Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen & dining area which includes: sweeping / vacuuming / mopping floors cleaning and wiping down appliances washing dishes wiping down surfaces (counter tops shelving tables chairs etc.) removing garbage and maintaining a clean and orderly meal service environment;

o Assistance with managing residents room and personal belongings. Change bed linens weekly and ensures rooms are tidy. Separates bed linens from personal clothing and places in appropriate containers. Assists resident with weekly laundering of personal clothing and belongings;

o Social engagement and interaction;

o Monitors oxygen therapy Ostomy care and administers other prophylactic measures to ensure resident health is maintained;

o Utilizes appropriate supplies during the provision of bathing activities and appropriate cleaning supplies for commodes urinals etc.;

o Uses mechanical lifts as per instructions according to individual resident requirements as assessed by OT/PT and proper lifting techniques and transfers belts when performing a one person transfer.

o Deliver prepackaged medications to residents as outlined in the Medication Assistance policy and procedure manual

Report any significant physiological and psychological changes in resident condition to the LPN.

Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of status of all residents in assigned area.

Assist in the transportation of residents to and from appointments as assigned.

Assist in maintaining a clean comfortable and home-like environment for the residents

Documentation

Documents on Resident Health Record and completes charting as required by care standards and applicable policies and procedures.

Facilitates reports of any unusual incidents according to current policies and procedures. This includes reports on any medication errors to LPN by completing an incident form.

Professional Responsibilities

Provides input in the evaluation of resident care by participating as a team member in quality improvement activities and in committees..

Participates in Resident Care Conferences as assigned.

Participates in orientation of new staff.

Attends Report upon starting shift duties.

Follows shift routines as assigned and with adaptation as required and as assigned by the LPN based on resident care and facility requirements.

Contacts residents spouses and family members as directed to respond to questions/concerns provide instruction and information and provide emotional support and to advocate on residents behalf regarding resident concerns. Refers concerns to the LPN.

Contact external service providers (i.e. laboratory service) to provide assistance with resident care under the direction of the LPN.

Maintain confidentiality in all things pertaining to the work environment by adhering to FOIP and HIA

Education

Participate in staff development projects in-service education classes resident care conferences and other activities as appropriate.

Ensure skills and knowledge maintain current through attendance at workshops conferences and seminars.

Occupational Health and Safety

Co-operate and participate fully in The Salvation Armys Occupational Health and Safety Program in order to maintain a safe work environment

Identify and immediately report hazards and incidents with the potential for injury to themselves or others to the supervisor.

Conduct his/her work in a safe and healthy way according to approved policy and procedure and OH&S Standards.

Participate in training and review provided or recommended by the employer and takes correction when not performing the work to acceptable standard.

Does not undertake work that places him/herself or others in imminent danger due to lack of training unsafe conditions or circumstances but reports to the supervisor who will investigate.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

Various ad hoc Committees as assigned.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports directly to the Residential Care Manager.

This position has no direct reports.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Maintain confidential files and reports of clients.

Maintain a pool of resources with other community services for easy accessibility by the residents.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.

The job requires lifting/twisting/bending. Lift push and pull up to 22 kilograms.

Sustain full squat for up to 2 minutes engage in repetitive reaching for 5 minute interval sustain prolonged trunk neck and shoulder flexion for frequent 10 minute intervals

Shift work weekends statutory holidays and extended hours.

Transporting Residents and equipment.

The incumbents work environment is typically in the office or residential rooms residential areas and medication areas.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Graduate of a Certified Health Care/Personal Care/Nursing Care Aide program (including a Medication Assistance Certification Course) from a recognized and approved institution by Alberta Health Services.

Must be registered with the Alberta HCA Registry

Current Standard First Aid with Level C CPR & AED

Current Medication Administration Certification

Current SafeCheck Food Safe Certification

Criminal Police Investigation Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

One year experience in a supportive living setting preferred.

Recent experience dealing with mental health clients.

Skills and Capabilities:

Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.

Able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to Resident planning processes.

Excellent communications skills. Compassionate and caring attitude. Attention to detail.

Keen observation skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

Demonstrates a professional image to residents families caregivers peers and other health care providers and the public.

Basic computer skills in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel

Must follow the Healthcare Aid Competency Profile April 2018 Alberta Government.

The incumbents work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings and may require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

Dealing with angry and abusive people

Verbal abuse

Exposure to bodily fluids bodily waste

Exposure to drugs alcohol and solvents

The incumbent will work on call 24/7 or as scheduled.

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks knives and weapons)

Other dangerous situations

Universal precautions

Immunization for Hepatitis B

Vaccination against Tuberculosis

This job description will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer.

This is a Casual on-call position.
Target hiring range for this position is $24.70 per hour with a maximum of $26.51 per hour.

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.