Assisted Living Worker (ALW)
Permanent, part-time (0.40 FTE)
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (mornings 8:00am -12:30pm or Evenings 3:00pm-8:00pm)

It's an amazing time to join Golden Life as we continue to expand our seniors housing, care, and services within western Canada. 
 
We’re looking for a qualified, permanent, part-time (0.40 FTE) Assisted Living Worker to join our team at Lake View Village in Nelson, BC. If you are a strong team player, then we’d like to hear from you!

The successful candidate will have related experience and has a passion for providing high quality care and support for seniors. 
 
We are looking for someone who:

• Responds to scheduled and unscheduled requests from tenants for assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, medication management, housekeeping and meal management at times of the tenant’s choosing.
• Follows the tenant Service Plan and Managed Risk Agreement when delivering personal care and hospitality services.
• Participates in the delivery of social and recreational programs including group activities, outings, special events, communal impromptu gatherings and opportunities for socialization. Takes initiative in organizing unscheduled social and recreational opportunities wherever possible (i.e. card games, movies, gardening, etc.).
• Assists with dining room meal preparation and services as directed.
• Attends to requests for tenant companionship to reduce or prevent social isolation or to respond to changes in tenant health and functional status.
• Reports changes in functional capacity, mood or health status to the Community Manager or designate.
• Participates in tenant review meetings at the call of the Community Manager/delegate.
• Performs delegated tasks in support of tenant personal care after completion of tenant specific training.
• Performs administrative tasks as required.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation and in Quality Improvement activities.
• Other associated duties as required.

Our culture attracts proactive self-starters who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, inclusion, integrity, passion, and curiosity. If this resonates, maybe you’re the right person to join the Golden Life team.
 
The successful candidate will meet the below qualifications:

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Successful completion of a recognized Assisted Living Worker program or equivalent and current BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.
• First Aid & CPR Certification is required.
• Strong team player, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of work which involves extended periods of walking and standing.
• Capable of carrying out significant lifting, carrying, bending and reaching – with appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Possesses a Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
• Can provide a negative TB Screening test, and complete Immunization Records as outlined in the BC Centre for Disease Control for Health Care workers

What we offer you:
 
Compensation: The $27.92 per hour start rate for this position currently falls under provincial wage-levelling. 
 
At Golden Life Management Corporation, we are purpose-led. Our Philosophy is focused entirely upon providing the best possible quality of care to our residents and those we serve. We recognize that engaged employees are necessary to achieve our purpose and our Philosophy.
 
As a Golden Life Management Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel. We offer competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a voluntary registered retirement plan with company contributions, for eligible employees. 
 
If you would like to join our team, please apply today!

Golden Life Management is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.