HCA/Caregiver with Dementia Experience

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><strong>Benefits:</strong><br /><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Training & development</li></ul><br /><strong>Job Summary<br /></strong>The <strong>HCA/Caregiver</strong> is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the clients needs. This client is in need of 24/7 care and has advanced dementia requiring total care. This particular client has a need for Full Time daily care! Long shifts, overnights, must speak tagalog.<br><br><strong>Company Overview</strong><br />Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Health Care Aides (HCAs)/ Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Caregivers. Qualicare BC offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.<br><br>Qualicare BC<strong> </strong>has immediate openings for Health Care Aides/Caregivers!<br><br><strong>Benefits/Perks</strong><br /><ul><li>Shifts ranging anywhere from 2 hours up to 12 hours</li><li>Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts</li><li>PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)</li><li>Competitive Wages</li><li>Referral bonuses</li><li>Continuing education programs</li><li>Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients</li><li>Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications</li><li>Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program</li></ul><br /><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br /><ul><li>Assistance with personal care and hygiene</li><li>Meal Preparation</li><li>Light Housekeeping</li><li>Accompany clients on outings</li><li>Shopping and errands</li><li>Medication Assist/ Reminders</li><li>Ambulation and transporting of clients</li><li>Provide companionship to clients</li><li>Ability to follow care-plan</li><li><span >Documentation/Charting</span></li></ul><strong>Qualifications</strong><br /><ul><li>Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain</li><li>Ability to travel around Greater Vancouver Area</li><li>Access to Internet/mobile phone</li><li>Must speak Tagalog</li><li>Experience with dementia</li><li>Vehicle an asset but not required</li></ul>The client can be stubborn and needs a lot of encouragement. Needs patience and ability to get the client to do the things they need to do without asking her if she will. The client will always say NO. <br><br></p></p>