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Sienna-Baltic Ridgeview Inc., operating as: Ridgeview Lodge Community
920 Desmond Street Kamloops BC, V2B 5K6

POSITION:
Health Care Aide

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Health Care Aide, a crucial role in providing high-quality resident care and ensuring the well-being of the residents at Ridgeview Lodge. Key responsibilities of the position will include:
1. Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance:
• Support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care;
2. Provide Resident Care and Services:
• Aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.;
• With additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional;
• Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.;
3. Support Resident Comfort & Well-being:
• Provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care; and
• Encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individual or in groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time

LANGUAGE OF WORK:
English

WAGE:
CAD 30.72 per hour, 37.5-hour work week. Conditional wages, as per the collective agreement.

BENEFITS:
Accidental death and dismemberment, Dental, Child Supplemental Life, Medical, Group Term Life Insurance

LOCATION(s) OF WORK:
920 Desmond Street Kamloops BC, V2B 5K6

EDUCATION:
Completion of Nursing aide or health care aide college program, or a college nursing or orderly program, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Registered with the Health Care Aide registry in British Columbia;
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a geriatrics, long-term care or institution providing care and support for residents;
• High proficiency in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and providing bedside care to residents;
• Championing compassionate care and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living with comfort, dignity, and respect;
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs;
• You exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and visitors; and
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

CONTACT US: Kit.Quiseo@siennaliving.ca

What you need to know:
• The posting is for a current vacancy
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

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