Job Details: Health Care Aide - Glenwarren Lodge

Description: Casual
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as approved by the Director of Care.
Will have experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility.
For those working on a specialized units (i.e. Alzheimer's), a willingness to complete a course on the specialty.
Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Key Responsibilities:
Performs those functions which provide for the personal care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility, and respect for privacy.
Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition. Knows the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the resident care plans. Gives care according to these guidelines.
Participates in the overall activation process developed by the facility to promote the well-being of each resident. This will include awareness of the resident as a whole person considering cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and restorative needs as well as awareness of activation programs within facility.
Assists in escorting residents to specific programs and activities
Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote comfort and safety for the resident in accordance with our standards of resident care.
Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each residents' condition, care and specific treatments. Documents on flow sheets, progress notes and care plans as per system.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff by following safety policies and procedures and reporting hazardous situations in the appropriate manner. Performs pre-start-up inspections as required.
Specific procedures will be listed on Job Routines and/or assigned by the supervisor. This includes participation in Activation and dining programs.
Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it.

Posting Date: Feb 4 08