Job description:

Health Care Aide (HCA) - Care Supervisor

Pro Vita is looking for strong, experienced Health Care Aide - Care Supervisor with a passion for the elderly to join our teams to support our residents in Long Term Care in Prince George. 

HCA - Care Supervisor Must Haves: 

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.  
• Food Safe Level 1. 
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. 
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required (monitoring of evening and night shift and weekends).
•  Available for Rotational On-call Schedule and/or as needed based on facility demands.
• Basic computer literacy with word processing, email applications, spreadsheets, and/or database programs and excellent knowledge of healthcare technology software and MDS

HCA - Care Supervisor Nice to Haves: 

• 1+ year related managerial experience preferred. 
• Maintains Occupational First Aide Level 1 or 2, and CPR "C" certification.

HCA - Care Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the HCAs, ensuring strict compliance with the HCA Job Routines.
• Provides input into resident care quality improvement goals in collaboration with the Care Manager, DRC and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Through hands on assistance, monitor staff’s clinical skill levels, develop an improvement plan and implement corrective measures to ensure compliance with established care standards.
• Coordinates and leads orientation for new hires for HCAs.
• Ensures ADLs are reviewed monthly and reflects current residents’ care needs as indicated in the nursing care plans (i.e., bathing schedules, bathing preferences, etc).
• Complete performance evaluations on all RCAs prior to the end of their probationary period, and annually thereafter, ensuring policies are reviewed and signed off on. 
• Manage the day-to-day operations of residential care within the scope of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with all government, employment and industry laws, regulations and requirements by staying informed of changes and their impact on the organization and its goals.
• Ensure all CQI audits (i.e., monthly Compliance Audits, Care Audits, & Hand Hygiene Audits) and HR audits are completed as required and posted on SharePoint.
• Develop and post an action plan with target dates to address areas of non-compliance following discussion with the necessary leadership.
• Participates in on-going formal/informal education.
• Participates with licensing inspection of the facility, a review of the operations, enforcement of policies and procedures in all matters of care.
• Communicates performance issues to care manager.
• Managing budget for supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist with medication administration as per contingency plan

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

 *Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.  

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