C209 - Health Care Aide - (Casual)

Title: Health Care Aide - (Casual)

Number of Positions:Multiple

Competition Number: C209

Location:Rising Sun

Position Status:Casual - On Call

Reports to: Senior Manager, Clinical Operations and Services

Compensation:(Grid
21) $29.76 - $31.64

Job Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

Client Services

• Assist

and 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 safe/comfortable
environment, provide orientation of room and unit, and maintain confidentiality
and respect for the patient’s rights and privacy

• Assist in the delivery of

nursing care under the functional direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse or
designate and perform duties such as recording of blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight; administering sterile and/or
non-sterile dressings; supporting personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming,
oral care and feeding as required; assisting clinicians in positioning and
holding children during procedures; and obtaining specimens such as urine

• Observe and monitor

patient/client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes. Report significant
observations such as discomfort and/or pain, changes in vital signs, weight,
body measurements, skin breakdowns, unusual incidents and/or accidents, and
feedback from the client into the care planning progress to the Licensed
Practical Nurse or designate

• Respond to call bells/alarms by

alerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary.
Respond to emergent situations by calling appropriate code and assisting care
team in accordance with unit/program guidelines

• Utilize mechanical aides such as

specialty beds, lifts, slide boards, mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers to
transport clients. Provide assistance with positioning, lifting and/or
transferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques, and
accompany patient/clients to provide assistance

• Retrieve lab results and patient

information from external systems

• Provide input regarding

improvements to client care and the efficient and safe operation of the area

Operations

• Maintain a clean and safe

environment; ensure call light/bell is within reach, make beds, apply side-rail
requirements, empty urine bags, handle workplace hazardous materials according
to procedures, and report all incidents, equipment problems and potential
safety issues

• Prepare room for discharge

cleaning and/or assist in room setup. Remove bed linen and forward to laundry;
make beds; empty/clean fridge; and removes extra supplies in accordance with
established procedures

• Clean equipment in the shared space

such as wipe washing exam tables, wall mounted exam equipment, blood pressure
units, overhead lamps, and measurement scales prior to the next patient

• Maintain supplies in utility

areas, supply cupboards, resident washrooms, bedside
tables and storage areas; check supply
sheets to identify items and quantities required; notify
others of depleting stock and replenish accordingly; tidy supply
cupboards, shelves and other areas

• Participate in team meetings,

discussions and/or related training sessions

Administration

• Perform related clerical duties

such as answering telephones; providing general information; ensuring
requisitions are labelled with patient demographics; maintaining patient flow; requesting,
collecting, filing, or returning charts to the appropriate department

Qualifications:

• Grade

12

• Resident

Care Attendant Certificate and current registration with the BC Care Aid
registry is required

• Recent,

related experience of one year providing trauma-informed acute or
community health nursing care/services to patients who have a combination of
physical, psychiatric and/or concurrent substance abuse/misuse disorders, or equivalent Or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience Or other Qualifications determined to be
reasonable and relevant to the level of work

• Satisfactory

completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is
required

• Satisfactory

completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required

• Satisfactory

completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required

• First Aid 1 and Current CPR certificate is required
• Satisfactory completion of Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
• Valid

driver’s license is required

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of community health nursing

theory including mental health and addictions, communicable diseases, primary
care and practice within a patient/family-centered approach

• Knowledge of facilitation,

mediation, and conflict resolution techniques

• Knowledge of computer literacy to operate

a computerized patient care information system and word processing,
spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software

• Strong

interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and
verbally in English

• Demonstrated commitment

to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential

Competencies:

Approach to Work

• Demonstrates

initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness

• Actively

seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement

• Sets

goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates
results

• Adeptly

manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

• High-degree of relevant and current job knowledge

and skill

• Consistently produces accurate, thorough,

high-quality work in a timely manner

• Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety

in the workplace

• Implements and enforces best practices in health

and safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

• Models independent thinking and creativity
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely

decisions after contemplating various available courses of action

• Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of

the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses themselves clearly and professionally

both verbally and in writing

• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and

diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations

• Has a manner, style and presence that makes a

positive impression

• Listens to and considers others’ views

Personal Leadership

• Models the organization’s core values of social

justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices

• Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
• Takes responsibility for personal actions,

performance and health

• Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready

to work

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure

organizational success

• Champions positive working relationships with staff

and external stakeholders

• Supports an environment of openness, and champions

teamwork and communication across programs

• Leverages the expertise and experience of others

for organizational success

Closing Details:

Closing Date

Internal
applications will be accepted until October 26th, 2026, 04:00 pm

“All
employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on
the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.”
Internal applicants must notify the manager of intent to apply.

External
applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed and
interviewed.

All
qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Phoenix
is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of
all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous
peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate
needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may
contact our HR department. Any personal information provided will be maintained
in confidence.

While
we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.

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