Job Description

Under long-term contract with Vancouver Coastal Health, we are looking for great candidates to become a part of our compassionate care-giving team. Our care team supports each other to assist the client with disabilities.
• One work location and flexible scheduling
• One-on-one support
• Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success in the role
• High-end medical equipment onsite to ensure safety and ease of operation
• Convenient location near a Bus Route for easy commute
• Easy Parking available
Summary of job duties:
You will work at the private home of the client, providing comfort and support, executing the care plan and assisting with daily living needs.
Responsibilities:
• Must be willing to take the initiative and do what it takes to ensure the client is living the best quality of life possible;
• Follow the care plan, observe and report any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behavior to the appropriate member of the care team;
• Operate mobility equipment (patient lift, wheelchair, hospital bed, etc) to assist with positioning and transferring;
• Maintain and operate respiratory equipment and process with the focus on details and client needs;
• Help client with daily routine, including exercises, toileting, grooming, getting dressed and other activities as required;
• Administer PEG tube feeding and follow schedule for meals and medication;
• Prepare nutritious meals and carry out light household duties with high quality and pride;
• Able to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively;
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by relevant laws and regulations;
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head;
• Other personal support duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Must be reliable, punctual, kind, caring, and truly enthusiastic about their job;
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy;
• Immunizations (including COVID vaccines) and current TB test completed within 1 year;
• Current Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) completed within 1 year;
• Are legally able to work in Canada.
Qualifications:
• At least 1 year’s experience in any of the following areas: personal support care, home support, rehabilitation, respite care, rehabilitation or nursing care.
• Special consideration will be made for applicants with experience working as a Community Support Worker, Personal Support Worker (PSW), Health Care Assistant, Companion Worker, Care Aide, Housekeeping, License Practical Nurse, and Home Support Worker.
• BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (Preferred).
• Ability to speak English well.
• Basic computer skills.
How to apply:
• Please reply with the following to apply for this position:
Resume
Cover letter
Your available hours & days of the week
Must provide 2 professional references when requested

Required languages: English

Education level: • At least 1 year’s experience in any of the following areas: personal support care, home support, rehabilitation, respite care, rehabilitation or nursing care.

Required skills: • Special consideration will be made for applicants with experience working as a Community Support Worker, Personal Support Worker (PSW), Health Care Assistant, Companion Worker, Care Aide, Housekeeping, License Practical Nurse, and Home Support Worker.

Additional skills / Assets: • BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (Preferred). • Ability to speak English well. • Basic computer skills.

Closest intersection: Moncton St & No. 2 RD