Home Assistant 2020-90

Hourly Wage: $19.95-$23.78 (temporary wage levelling of $20.56-$23.78 per MHO Labour Adjustment Plan) Location: Veterans Memorial Lodge - Saanich; Beckley Farm Lodge - James Bay; Rest Haven Lodge -- Sidney Closing Date: July 11, 2020 Status: Auxiliary Comp # 2020-90 Staff in the Home Assistant position may be assigned to either of the following roles: Home Assistant One-to-One: * Learn about the resident (review their care plan, snapshot and Getting to Know Me document) so that you understand their likes/dislikes, interests and ways to positively interact with them * Provide companionship to help our residents settle in. * Engage and interact with the resident whenever the opportunity arises - conversation, reminiscing, music, pictures, activities, etc. Communicate with the Activity Worker to establish additional meaningful activities. * Ensure resident receives their meals and snacks * Communicates with the Lodge Nurse of any changes in the residents condition or they may be in pain. * Wear appropriate PPE and comply with infection control processes (wash hands, etc.) * Understand and interpret the Best Practices for Behavioural Care - recognize potential triggers to behaviours; meet physical / emotional needs before they cause distress; listen and observe; alternate approach methods; awareness to your own body language verbal and non-verbal Screening: * Greet every person entering the building, no exceptions * Based on the screening form and the temperature, determine whether person has met criteria to enter building * Ensure that each individual entering the facility maintains a 2 meter physical distance from one another * Sanitize the area and supplies as necessary QUALIFICATIONS: * Completion of Grade 12 * Must be eligible to work with vulnerable children & adults under the BC Criminal Record Review program * Negative TB Screen NOTES: You can also express your interest in this opportunity at "Work With Us" through our website: www.broadmeadcare.com