Care Aide

Who We Are
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:

Sunset Lodge in Victoria, BC, is a 108-bed long-term care home operated by the Salvation Army. Located along the beautiful Gorge Waterway, our home features park-like grounds and therapeutic gardens where residents and their guests can enjoy peaceful surroundings and views of the water throughout the year.

Sunset Lodge is committed to ensuring every resident feels known, valued, and cared for, while providing person-centered care in a home guided by Christ and rooted in love. Sunset Lodge is a place where you can build relationships, grow, and be part of something that matters.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents, such as bathing, dressing, grooming oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.
• Through appropriate behavior and work procedures, resident safety is priority while working in the facility.
• Assists with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics, transfer belts and mechanical aides such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts in accordance with policy of Sunset Lodge.
• Records observations and reports any changes/concerns in resident’s condition, such as behavior, mobility, temperature, skin status, appetite and attitude to the LPN or RN.
• Transports residents to and from dining room areas and transports residents to chapel, activities, other programs, or services
• Assists residents with meals; serving, meal assistance, monitors residents’ intake and reports on resident’s intake when intake varies from their Nutrition Care Plan.
• Provides written/verbal information on the activities of daily living and works with the LPN/RN to develop the Resident’s Care Plan and attends Care Conferences as required.
• Assists with admission process and orientation of new residents according to policy.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to LPN or RN.
• Performs scheduled cleaning of W/C, walkers, tubs, lifts, and other equipment.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1.       Education and Experience:

• Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current BC Care Aide and Community Registration

2.    Skills and Abilities:

• Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $31.64 to $31.64 with a maximum of $31.64.

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.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.