Health Care Aide

About the role

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: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The Health Care Aide (HCA) performs care tasks under the direction and instruction from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and specific supervision of the Unit Manager or Resident Care Manager. The HCA works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting residents meet their personal care needs as outlined in resident Care Plans. HCAs provides safe and competent care within scope of practice by following the policies, procedures and the standards of care for nursing department. This includes medical assistance, utilizing proper body mechanics, perform lifts and transfers as indicated by the care plan and proper utilization of infection, prevention and control strategies. All activities carried out by the HCA are consistent with The Salvation Army mission, values, policies and procedures. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Monitoring and Assessment - Contribute to the initial and ongoing development of Resident Care Plan and ensure Care Plan is carried out as per assignment residents. - Report to the LPN health information from objective/subjective sources to identify resident's health needs and monitors changes in health status. - Monitor and document vital signs, measurements and weights on a monthly basis for assigned residents and documents results. Advises the LPN of any significant changes. Care Plan Implementation - Assist residents with physical requirements and activities of daily living including, but not limited to: o Personal Care: Dressing, toileting, transferring, bathing, meal service, feeding, laundry, room organizing/tidying, and linen changes; o Meal/snack preparation and serving; including picking up and serving of meals; o Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen & dining area which includes: sweeping / vacuuming / mopping floors, cleaning and wiping down appliances, washing dishes, wiping down surfaces (counter tops, shelving, tables, chairs, etc.), removing garbage, and maintaining a clean and orderly meal service environment; o Assistance with managing resident's room and personal belongings. Change bed linens weekly and ensures rooms are tidy. Separates bed linens from personal clothing and places in appropriate containers. Assists resident with weekly laundering of personal clothing and belongings; o Social engagement and interaction; o Monitors oxygen therapy, Ostomy care, and administers other prophylactic measures to ensure resident health is maintained; o Utilizes appropriate supplies during the provision of bathing activities and appropriate cleaning supplies for commodes, urinals etc.; o Uses mechanical lifts as per instructions according to individual resident requirements as assessed by OT/PT and proper lifting techniques and transfers belts when performing a one person transfer. o Deliver prepackaged medications to residents as outlined in the Medication Assistance policy and procedure manual - Report any significant physiological and psychological changes in resident condition to the LPN. - Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of status of all residents in assigned area. - Assist in the transportation of residents to and from appointments as assigned. - Assist in maintaining a clean, comfortable and home-like environment for the residents Documentation - Documents on Resident Health Record and completes charting as required by care standards and applicable policies and procedures. - Facilitates reports of any unusual incidents according to current policies and procedures. This includes reports on any medication errors to LPN by completing an incident form. Professional Responsibilities - Provides input in the evaluation of resident care by participating as a team member in quality improvement activities and in committees. - Participates in Resident Care Conferences as assigned. - Participates in orientation of new staff. - Attends Report upon starting shift duties. - Follows shift routines as assigned and with adaptation as required and as assigned by the LPN based on resident care and facility requirements. - Contacts residents, spouses and family members as directed to respond to questions/concerns, provide