Health Care Support Worker-TFT
The Good Samaritan Society
Description: Health Care Support Worker-TFT Competition #: GBS.25.019 Posting Date: Jan-07-2025 Status: Active Type: External
Health Care Support Worker-TFT
Internal Closing Date: Jan-14-2025 at 1500 hrs.
Good Samaritan Christenson Village
Gibsons, BC
HEU
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
Employment Type:Temporary Full Time 1 FTE Hours of Work:as per programStart Date: ASAPWages:$23.83 per hourGBS HCAP
Health Career Access Program
Individuals applying for this position must participate in the Health Careers Access Program as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) and will be enrolled in a modular Health Care Assistant (HCA) training program at a partnering post-secondary institution.Upon successful completion of the 12-18-month modular HCA training program, the employee will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and become employed as an HCA. There is a one-year return of service agreement with the hiring care home.The HCAP program is a fully funded program covered by the Ministry of Health. Participants are paid the above-noted wage rate when they work at the care home and when they attend the training program.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, a HCSW performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, in long term care, assisted living and home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.
Duties and responsibilities:Participates as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.Establishes rapport with clients, residents and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients and residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor.Assists with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes and transports clients or residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays, assists with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, , etc. where clients or residents require support.Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, assists with transporting clients or residents to designated areas, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients or residents where required.Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required.Greets visitors and others in accordance with established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines; provides information and/or redirects to appropriate person or area, where required.Checks and restocks supplies as required, including personal care, first aid, and housekeeping supplies and assists in taking inventory.Completes and maintains related records electronically, or using documents such as inter-shift communication books, daily log sheets and progress reports related to non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare activities.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience: Education and other qualificationsGrade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.
The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconiliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Health Care Support Worker-TFT
Internal Closing Date: Jan-14-2025 at 1500 hrs.
Good Samaritan Christenson Village
Gibsons, BC
HEU
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
Employment Type:Temporary Full Time 1 FTE Hours of Work:as per programStart Date: ASAPWages:$23.83 per hourGBS HCAP
Health Career Access Program
Individuals applying for this position must participate in the Health Careers Access Program as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) and will be enrolled in a modular Health Care Assistant (HCA) training program at a partnering post-secondary institution.Upon successful completion of the 12-18-month modular HCA training program, the employee will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and become employed as an HCA. There is a one-year return of service agreement with the hiring care home.The HCAP program is a fully funded program covered by the Ministry of Health. Participants are paid the above-noted wage rate when they work at the care home and when they attend the training program.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, a HCSW performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, in long term care, assisted living and home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.
Duties and responsibilities:Participates as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.Establishes rapport with clients, residents and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients and residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor.Assists with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes and transports clients or residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays, assists with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, , etc. where clients or residents require support.Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, assists with transporting clients or residents to designated areas, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients or residents where required.Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required.Greets visitors and others in accordance with established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines; provides information and/or redirects to appropriate person or area, where required.Checks and restocks supplies as required, including personal care, first aid, and housekeeping supplies and assists in taking inventory.Completes and maintains related records electronically, or using documents such as inter-shift communication books, daily log sheets and progress reports related to non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare activities.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience: Education and other qualificationsGrade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.
Who we are:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.
What we can offer you:
Work/life balanceLearning and development opportunities Competitive wages Pension and benefits for eligible employees Paid vacation time for eligible employees Discounted services with many of our local businesses Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee recognition eventsRequirements:
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date. A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.Diversity-Equity-InclusionThe Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconiliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
*Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
*Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply:
Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at http://hrnet.gss.org and create a profileWe thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
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