Job description
Your safety is our priority and you will be able to provide care in a safe environment with appropriate PPE and measurements to maintain a safe environment. We are looking for passionate Care Aide to play integral roles in helping our community move forward.
Nurse Next Door’s purpose is Making Lives Better through Happier Aging. We have a mission to help seniors continue doing what they love most. We are not just another home care company fulfilling daily tasks, we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do.
You will obtain certification as a Peritoneal Dialysis Caregiver, Nurse Next Door will provide the in depth training.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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 and Experience:
- Must be legally able to 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.
- Client is in Kispiox
- Visits are for 1 hour Monday to Friday but you will be paid for 2 hours ($25/hr x 2 so $50 for the one hour visit + mileage)
- Paid mileage to and from client ($0.64/km)
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
- Able to freely lift 20 kilograms
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions as related to client’s care
- Registered Health Care Assistant and/or minimum five years homecare experience
- Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
- Negative TB test (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please do not apply if you do not currently live in the area, thank you!
Licence/Certification:
- BC Drivers License and reliable car (required)
Work Location: In person
