Job Description
Job Description
Hospice Philosophy
Our compassionate staff and volunteers provide specialized Hospice care to meet the needs of the person, families, and community, through bedside care, outreach, grief support, and education.
Job Description
Care Aide (Rotary Hospice House)
The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is seeking a CARE AIDE for Rotary Hospice House. This is a permanent, part time position.
The Care Aide reports to the Nurse Lead and is supervised by the Operations Manager - Non-Clinical and guided by the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. The Care Aide assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care required to assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs per Rotary Hospice House policies and procedures and in alignment with NHA Palliative Care Guidelines.
Responsibilities:
· Follows established care plans and provides personal care for facility residents
· Bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs care duties as applicable (ADL's)
· Responds to call bells/alarms
· Observes and monitors clients' progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports observations
· Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds and wheelchairs to transport residents and assists with lifting and transferring of residents following established lifting/safety techniques
Qualifications:
· Completion of Grade 12 and graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide program
· Current registration with the BC Care Registry is required. PLEASE PROVIDE REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH APPLICATION
· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
· Ability to operate related equipment
· Food Safe Certification
Why work with Hospice
Hospice provides a home-like experience with patient-centered care focused on client comfort. Benefits of working with Hospice include:
- Specialized palliative care
- Personal team environment
- Close personal connections with guests
- Free coffee and baked goodies
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $23.96-$26.06 per hour
Schedule:
Licence/Certification:
- Care Aide Registry Number (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-07-25
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