Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Hlth Care Aide-Edm Grace Manor

EDMONTON, AB · Full-time

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About the role

  • 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.
  • The HCA works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting residents meet their personal care needs as outlined in resident Care Plans.
  • HCAs provides safe and competent care within scope of practice by following the policies, procedures and the standards of care for nursing department.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Monitor and document vital signs, measurements and weights on a monthly basis for assigned residents and documents results.
  • Deliver prepackaged medications to residents as outlined in the Medication Assistance policy and procedure manual

Requirements

  • Must be registered with the Alberta HCA Registry
  • Experience and Skilled Knowledge
  • 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.
  • Current Standard First Aid with Level C CPR & AED
  • Current Medication Administration Certification
  • Criminal Police Investigation Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.

Nice to have

  • One year experience in a supportive living setting preferred.

Skills

  • Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
  • 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.

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.

Benefits

  • We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
  • The Health Care Aide (HCA) performs care tasks under the direction and instruction from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and specific supervision of the Unit Manager or Resident Care Manager.
  • This includes medical assistance, utilizing proper body mechanics, perform lifts and transfers as indicated by the care plan and proper utilization of infection, prevention and control strategies.
  • Report to the LPN health information from objective/subjective sources to identify resident's health needs and monitors changes in health status.
  • Monitors oxygen therapy, Ostomy care, and administers other prophylactic measures to ensure resident health is maintained;
  • Documents on Resident Health Record and completes charting as required by care standards and applicable policies and procedures.

Company info

  • 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:
  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
  • Position Purpose summary:
  • 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 ensure Care Plan is carried out as per assignment residents.
  • 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:
  • Personal Care: Dressing, toileting, transferring, bathing, meal service, feeding, laundry, room organizing/tidying, and linen changes;
  • Meal/snack preparation and serving; including picking up and serving of meals;
  • 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;
  • Assistance with managing resident's 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;
  • Social engagement and interaction;
  • Utilizes appropriate supplies during the provision of bathing activities and appropriate cleaning supplies for commodes, urinals etc.;
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

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