Career Opportunities

August 13, 2018 | INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

COMPETITION NO. 18-86
Position: Foot Care Nurse – Casual Status

Location: Cornerstone Care – Langley BC

Hours: Will be responsible for self-scheduling appointments based on client requests. Will also be called upon to assist Nursing Supervisor as needed.

We are looking for a Licensed Foot Care Nurse Aide to join our Sources Cornerstone Care team! This position provides casual in-home foot care services to clients in our community, serving Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Aldergrove and Abbotsford. The Foot Care Nurse will also provide back-up support to the Nursing Supervisor as needed. The successful candidate should be compassionate, patient, and have strong communication skills.

About Sources:

Sources is a community-based non-profit organization that has been providing help, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Delta, Langley, and Prince George for 40 years. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We provide services such as food banks, counselling, employment services, and community living programs. At Sources we value respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Sources Cornerstone Care

Sources Cornerstone Care provides services that help promote independence and quality of life for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who need home support services such as personal care, assistance with medications, overnight care, palliative care, foot care, meal planning, and general house cleaning. The Sources Cornerstone Care team is a passionate group of individuals who work to improve the quality of life of seniors and others in our community.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Provide assessments, and advice for clients
• Manage and conduct all aspects of foot care visits with quality care standards of practice
  Communicate with supervisor and Health Care team members regarding changes or concerns related to client
  Documentation regarding client activities, progress, and treatment plans
  Adhere to the policies to ensure client/family privacy and confidentiality
  Give guidance to client when taking care of feet at client’s home or in salon
  Have tools sanitized and set up in a professional manner
  Must have excellent verbal and written skills
  Qualifications:
• Be a registered member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC
  Advanced Foot Care Certification
  Knowledge of conditions affecting foot health, including diabetes
  Valid drivers license; Must have own vehicle
  Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Sector will be done
  Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: August 24, 2018

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Helen Jensen, Program Manager hjensen@sourcesbc.ca. Please include where you saw this job posting in your email. Thank you.