Job description
Our purpose is Making Lives Better through Happier Aging. We help seniors stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is caring and connecting to seniors’ hearts. 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. By working at Nurse Next Door you will be part of a growing company that is helping seniors do what they love again.
As a member of the Nurse Next Door team you understand how to hustle with heart – this is essential! You enjoy working collaboratively but with a high degree of autonomy and thrive by seeing results. You are a self led leader who takes responsibility for your own actions. You show care by engaging in intentional, compassionate conversations to help others achieve their fullest potential. You are inspired by the idea of being involved with an organization that is changing the way we deliver home care through our Happier Aging philosophy.
As a Nurse Next Door Caregiver, you are passionate about Making Lives Better and:
- Always put clients first
- Have a warm and caring heart
- Think of creative solutions and always find a better way
- Follow through with commitments and build great relationships
- Go above and beyond (even when no one is looking!)
You deliver on the following duties and responsibilities:
- Creates Happier Aging experiences and client focused care in home and community settings
- Delivers on our Brand Promise by owning the client’s experience, ensuring that you do whatever it takes to bring peace of mind to our clients and their families
- Assists clients with activities of daily living: healthy meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, transportation, etc.
- Meets safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
- Provides premium care approach to clients and their family members
- Responds to Care Services Center (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline
- Reviews the care plan prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
- Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified
- Updates availability and time off requests (as per stated expectations) with HR/CD to ensure continuity of care for your client
Availability:
- Flexibility is required
- Casual / Part time / Full time
Business Relationships:
- Reports to the Care Designer
- Works closely with the Client Care Ambassador
Key Metrics:
- Attendance & Reliability
- AMS – Attendance Monitoring System (AlayaCare)
- NPS; Client Score of 10
What We Offer:
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- $21.00 to $28.00per hour
- Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week)
- 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
- 24/7 assistance related to client care
- In home care with private clients
- Paid mileage
- No union dues
- Overtime pay
- Schedule:
- Evening shift | Monday to Friday | Night shift | Weekends as needed
- Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Driving License (required)
- Work Location: Chilliwack | Agassiz | Hope
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Service the Chilliwack area
Requirements:
- 1 year previous caregiving experience
- Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are 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 is required