Personal Care Aide

Location: Vancouver Hospice

Reporting to: Clinical Nursing Manager

Job status: Casual

Compensation: Alignment with HEABC Facilities Grid Level 22 ($29.83/hour)

We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.

Why Should You Choose to Work Here?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and support while providing expert care to children and families. Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can make a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes:

• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)*, if already contributing through another MPP employer
• Free meals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities so everyone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow

Your Role

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Personal Care Aide ensures safe, quality care while performing care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, music and recreational therapy activities, accompanying children and families on outings, and some clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to children with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin and hair care; assisting with toilet needs; and lifting and transferring children.
• Assists with meals by serving and feeding designated children.
• Assists with a child’s exercise routines.
• Safely utilizes mechanical aids, such as wheelchairs, lifts, and stretchers.
• Performs tasks, as delegated by the nurse, such as obtaining urine specimens, administering non-sterile dressings, checking skin for ulcers and for skin integrity, following standard procedures and protocols.
• Monitors children and reports observations, problems, and any behavioural, physical and cognitive changes to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Accompanies children and families on outings and during social activities, as required.
• Assists with recreation and music therapy activities.
• Performs some clerical duties, such as typing, answering the telephone, and counting petty cash.
• Charts pertinent information in the child’s chart.
• Follows policies, procedures and standards of excellence to ensure a safe environment for children and families, other staff, and volunteers.
• Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma, supplemented with graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and be registered with the BC Care Aid Community Health Worker Registry. Must have a valid CPR.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Good English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in children.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children and families.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries.
• Clear and valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence is required.

• High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgment and objectivity; high vision and conceptual capabilities; consultative, facilitate and collaborative; sense of humor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.
• Able to thrive and effectively manage priorities in a changing, ambiguous environment.

• Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.
• Flexibility is necessary, as this position may require occasional weekend and evening work and travel within and outside the Lower Mainland.

Recruitment Process

We understand that the recruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values and flexibility extend to your hiring experience. Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter and your resume. This posting will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.