Company:
Interior Health Authority
Location: Summerland
Closing Date: 04-12-2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position Summary
Interior Health is currently seeking a Long-term Care Attendant to join our team at Hardy View Lodge in beautiful Grand Forks, B.C.
Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer:
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages
About the Job:
As the Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, LTCA’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.
Typical duties include:
• Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition
• Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities
• Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks
This is a RELIEF PART-TIME (0.85 FTE) OPPORTUNITY until the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled NIGHTS, rotating from 23:30 to 06:30 hours.
About this location/unit:
Hardy View Lodge (HVL), located in Grand Forks at Boundary Hospital, embodies a patient-centered philosophy designed to support patients’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility is an 80-bed facility with five cottage style units. 60 beds are all individual with showers in the bathroom area. The 20-bed unit has two semiprivate rooms, and the remaining 16 rooms are private.
Grand Forks, located in British Columbia's Boundary region, is a welcoming city known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community life. With a population of approximately 4,000, Grand Forks is situated in the lush, fertile Grand Forks Valley, offering a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and cycling. The city features a charming downtown area with local shops, cafes, and cultural events. Grand Forks is celebrated for its historical architecture, annual events like the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament, and its strong sense of community, making it a pleasant and engaging place to live and visit. Check out Grand Forks
Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!
Qualfications
Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)
*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please upload a copy of your health care certificate*
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