Title: Health Care Aide- (Casual)

Numberof Positions: Multiple

Competition Number:C209

Location: Rising Sun

Position Status: Casual - On Call

Reportsto: Senior Manager, Clinical Operations and Services

Compensation:(Grid21) $29.76 - $31.64

Job Summary:

The Health Care Aide at Phoenix Society works under the functional direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse orother designate, and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team, to assistin the delivery of client care in accordancewith established policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Client Services

- Assistand support clients with their life skills and pre-established care plans
- Greet patients/clients/families,assist with storage of personal belongings and creation of a secure/comfortableenvironment, provide orientation of room and unit, and maintain confidentialityand respect for the patient’s rights and privacy
- Assist in the delivery ofnursing care under the functional direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse ordesignate and perform duties such as recording of blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight; administering sterile and/ornon-sterile dressings; supporting personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming,oral care and feeding as required; assisting clinicians in positioning andholding children during procedures; and obtaining specimens such as urine
- Observe and monitorpatient/client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes. Report significantobservations such as discomfort and/or pain, changes in vital signs, weight,body measurements, skin breakdowns, unusual incidents and/or accidents, andfeedback from the client into the care planning progress to the Licensed Practical Nurse or designate
- Respond to call bells/alarms byalerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary. Respond to emergent situations by calling appropriate code and assisting careteam in accordance with unit/program guidelines




- Utilize mechanical aides such asspecialty beds, lifts, slide boards, mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers totransport clients. Provide assistance with positioning, lifting and/ortransferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques, andaccompany patient/clients to provide assistance
- Retrieve lab results and patientinformation from external systems
- Provide input regardingimprovements to client care and the efficient and safe operation of the area

Operations

- Maintain a clean and safeenvironment; ensure call light/bell is within reach, make beds, apply side-railrequirements, empty urine bags, handle workplace hazardous materials accordingto procedures, and report all incidents, equipment problems and potentialsafety issues
- Prepare room for dischargecleaning and/or assist in room setup. Remove bed linen and forward to laundry;make beds; empty/clean fridge; and removes extra supplies in accordance withestablished procedures
- Clean equipment in the shared spacesuch as wipe washing exam tables, wall mounted exam equipment, blood pressureunits, overhead lamps, and measurement scales prior to the next patient
- Maintain supplies in utilityareas, supply cupboards, resident washrooms, bedsidetables and storage areas;check supplysheets to identify items and quantities required; notifyothers of depleting stock and replenish accordingly; tidy supplycupboards, shelves and other areas
- Participate in team meetings,discussions and/or related training sessions

Administration

- Perform related clerical dutiessuch as answering telephones; providing general information; ensuringrequisitions are labelled with patient demographics; maintaining patient flow; requesting,collecting, filing, or returning charts to the appropriate department

Qualifications:

- Grade12
- Resident Care Attendant Certificate and current registration with the BC Care Aidregistry is required
- Recent,related experience of one

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📌 Health Care Aide - (Casual) (Surrey)
🏢 Phoenix Society
📍 Surrey