Resident Care Aide (Casual) - Magnolia Gardens

Magnolia Gardens, in Langley, is part of the Bria Communities family, a private, locally-owned group of retirement living residences in Langley and Tsawwassen. We offer two supportive options where seniors enjoy lives enriched with purpose, friendship and happiness—independent living and long-term BriaCare™ Centres. Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued and seniors live active and purposeful lives.

Summary 

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, under the supervision of the Nurse, the Resident Care Aide (RCA) performs routine functions involved in the provision of daily care to residents of the long term Care Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents such as assistance with bathing, toileting, care of skin, hair, nails and mouths, dressing and other activities of daily living.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room in accordance with scheduled meal times.  Ensures residents receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans by feeding, distributing meal trays and supplements, noting changes in appetites and food preferences and reporting to the nurses. 
• Assists with social and activity programs, as needed, including daily exercise, accompanying residents on excursions. Performs light housekeeping duties to ensure residents’ common areas, rooms , supply and storage areas are kept clean and uncluttered.. 
• Understands and responds to emergency procedures, with knowledge of evacuation techniques.
• Answers resident’s calls promptly and responds to requests for assistance from residents.
• Uses good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques. Lifts and transfers, porters / ambulates residents in a manner which promotes safety and comfort. 
• Observes and reports any changes in a resident’s functional and cognitive behavior to the nurse on duty.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
• Promotes and assists residents to participate in social, spiritual and recreational activities.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the designated supervisor.
• Ensures that proper security procedures are followed in the handling and storage of any confidential material.
• Attends staff in service and continuing education programs and approved work related conferences and seminars. 
• Serves on committees and attends meetings as required.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care planning when requested.
• Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Residential Care Aide Certificate from a reputable / accredited school required
• Preferred minimum 2 years of long term care or assisted living experience
• Must be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry (proof required)
• Food Safe & WHMIS Certificates an asset
• Basic First Aid recommended

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physically and mentally able to carry out the duties of the position under minimum supervision
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to safely operate mechanical lifts and other related equipment

Perks

• Team Building Events throughout the year
• Bria Summer Family BBQ & Bria Holiday Party
• Club 16 / She’s Fit Gym Corporate Discount Rate
• PNE / Playland Company Discount Code
• Sun Run & BMO Marathon Company sponsored
• Perkopolis
• Free Onsite annual Flu-Shot

Bria Communities Gives Back!
Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued, and seniors live active and purposeful lives. This mission also applies to our work in the larger community, where we seek to encourage, educate and enhance the lives of seniors who call Metro Vancouver home.                          

If you love interacting with and getting to know seniors, have exemplary customer service skills and really want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your education and experience has prepared you for this position.