Location
Delta, BC | Canada
Job description
Come on down to the Surrey Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, April 4 th , 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave., Surrey. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public.
Position: Assisted Living Worker
Wages: $27.11 per hour
The Good Samaritan Society/Good Samaritan Canada (GSS) is committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in health, safety, wellness and the environment in all of its operations. Maintaining a safe working culture is everyone's responsibility. We must continually identify, assess, report and control possible risks to the health and safety of ourselves, our co-workers, volunteers, contractors, our residents/clients and the public within the communities which we operate.
Reporting to the Site Manager or Charge Nurse (LPN), Assisted Living Workers provide service to residents/clients including personal care, delivering medications, activities of daily living, laundry, housekeeping, portering, recreational activities, and leisure activities while ensuring a positive and safe, daily living experience for each resident/client. Assisted Living Workers ensure resident/client care is being delivered in a way that acknowledges resident/client choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality, and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment.
Educational and other Qualifications
- Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
- GED or Grade 10 English equivalency
- ALBERTA EMPLOYEES: Registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- ALBERTA EMPLOYEES: Food Safety Basics or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional
- Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully
- Proficient using a computer including email and internet
- Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues
- Maintains an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
- Exceptional active listening skills
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate resident/client needs
Work Experience
- Experience working with the elderly and disabled
- Palliative care experience
- Dementia care experience
- Provides service to residents/clients including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, housekeeping, portering, recreational activities, and leisure activities where applicable
- Delivers a positive dining experience to residents/clients through care in food handling, following assigned meal plans, cooking, serving and the suitable use of assessment skills for each resident/client (food intake, consistency of food)
- Reports changes in resident/client conditions as well as any pertinent information to LPN in a timely manner
- Demonstrates flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate resident/client needs
- Ensures resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident/client choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality, and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment
- Provides quality service according to the resident's/client's care plan and the GSS Standards of Care including participating in the development and updating of care guides/plans
- Participates in care conferences as required
- Delivers medications according to GSS medication processes and procedures
- Actively participates in team meetings and sharing of ideas
- Identifies and reports problems, risk issues and participates in finding solutions through constructive problem solving
- Promotes teamwork by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance resident/client care
- Openly requests assistance when needed
- Follows emergency procedures according to GSS policies and procedures
- Demonstrates dependability by reporting for work on time and as scheduled
- Maintains a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the working environment consistently tidy
- Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures
- Ensures an environment and resources which nurture spirituality
- Other related duties as assigned
Work within GSS Standards of Safety and Care
- Ensures that resources are being used effectively and efficiently and not wasted or misappropriated
- Maintains confidentiality on issues related to resident/client and employee matters and GSS information
- Pursues continual learning by participating in in-services and training/education programs
- Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of GSS
- Maintains a safe working culture by assessing and controlling possible health and safety risks
- Adheres to all GSS policies and procedures
Our Mission
To extend Christian Hospitality through a continuum of care to those in need or at risk, regardless of race or religious belief.
Our Vision
To grow in strength, excellence and creativity in caring for others.
Our Values
Servant Leadership
We lead through giving of ourselves in service to others, by acting with courage in a trustworthy and ethical manner.
Healthy Relationships
In a spirit of compassion, we work in supportive partnerships and open our hearts to others by affirming their goodness and potential.
Hospitable Environments
We provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
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$27.11 per hour
