Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!
Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home, because we know home is the safest place to be.
What we offer:
You will obtain certification as a Peritoneal Dialysis Caregiver, Nurse Next Door will provide the in depth training.
- $23.00 per hour
- this role is required to work Saturday and Sunday 4-8 hours daily
- Servicing the Burnaby and New Westminster area
- 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
- 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
- In Home care with private clients
- Paid mileage
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Meets safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
- Functions within the limits of the PD assist program and practices safely and competently within the job description
- Assist with cycler setup, dismantle, and programming
- Assist with daily weight assessments, daily blood pressure assessments
- Assist with adding Heparin to dialysate
- Electronic documentation of therapy numbers and visit notes
- Responds to Care Services Center (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline
- Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified
Requirements:
- Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
- Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
- Must be able to legally work in Canada to apply for this position
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a must to travel locally to/from/between client’s homes.
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
- Able to freely lift 20 kilograms
- Registered Health Care Assistant and/or minimum 2 years homecare experience
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Driver's License and Car (required)
Work Location: On the road
