contact us

menu

New westminster, BC

BUCHANAN LODGE

join our team!

Our staff & volunteers are dedicated to working together
to provide our residents with exceptional care!

Check out our job postings below and, if you are interested in a certain position, contact
charmaine.coloma@salvationarmy.ca
Please email her your résumé and a cover letter indicating the position
you are applying for.

Under supervision of the Manager, Support Services, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties related to the setting up and serving of meals, the preparation of food items such as vegetables, sandwiches or toast and the cleaning of dishes, trays and food service areas.

I. Level Definition
Positions at this level perform a variety of duties within a food service operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils.
II. Typical Duties
  1. Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins; portions out food and beverages on meal trays according to menu slips; loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons.
  2. Portions out and serves food and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation; operates dispensing machines; puts away and brings out supplies as required; takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; utilizes a cash register as required.
  3. Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
  4. Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads.
  5. Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
  6. Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; sets, clears and cleans dining tables.
  7. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.
  8. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
  1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
  3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  4. Ability to organize work.
  5. Ability to operate related equipment.
Required Certificates:
Current Food Safe Certificate

Job Type: Casual
Pay: $24.34 per hour


CASUAL recreation worker

CASUAL FOOD SERVICE worker

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Level Definition
Positions at this level assist a senior position such as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or senior Activity Worker in carrying out an established activity program.
BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical Duties
Under direct supervision, assists a senior position such as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, or senior Activity Worker by performing a variety of duties such as:
1. Setting up furnishings and equipment for activity projects.
2. Teaching activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises.
3. Preparing for and carrying out activities such as bingo, crafts, games and sing-songs.
4. Accompanies patients on outings and during social activities.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 12 plus completion of recognized recreational courses such as handicrafts or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
i. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
ii. Ability to deal with others effectively.
iii. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
iv. Ability to teach.
v. Ability to organize work.
vi. Ability to operate related equipment.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
•Background check consent
•A clear vulnerable sector screening
•A clean drivers abstract.
•Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees at Buchanan Lodge/Sunset Lodge/Grace Health Services/Vancouver Harbour Light Detox. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual
Salary: $28.95 per hour



CASUAL CARE AIDE

I. Level Definition
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, positions at this level perform nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to patient care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene and transporting patients and/or performs clerical duties such as assembling and maintaining patient charts and transcribing Doctors' orders.
II. Typical Duties
  1.  Provides personal care to patients such as assisting the patient with bathing, dressing, care of skin and hair; changing bed; assisting with toilet needs; and overseeing patient exercise routines.
  2. Assists patients with meals by completing menu slips, serving and collecting meal trays and feeding designated patients.
  3. Transports patients utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs, and/or stretchers.
  4. Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration, administering suppositories and enemas, obtaining specimens such as urine and administering non-sterile dressings; records observations, and reports problems and/or changes to designated nursing staff.
  5. Accompanies patients on outings and during social activities to provide assistance as required.
  6. Sets up charts for new patients and charts information such as weight, temperature, pulse and respiration as directed; attaches documents to charts such as laboratory and special examination reports after review by Nurse and/or Doctor; completes discharge charts for Medical Records according to established procedures.
  7. Transcribes Doctors' orders to appropriate forms such as X-ray and laboratory requisitions, dietary rooms and medication cards.
  8. Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering the telephone, making appointments, ordering supplies through stores and maintaining records such as time sheets and daily census.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
  1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
  3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  4. Ability to type at 50 w.p.m.
  5. Ability to organize work.
  6. Ability to operate related equipment.

Job Type: Casual
Pay: $29.83 per hour

About Us: Buchanan Lodge follows the Master Collective Agreement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of care and are looking for bright and enthusiastic people to join our team. If you have a passion working with people and are dedicated to enriching the lives of those around you, we want you!
Location, Location, Location: Buchanan Lodge is centrally located, steps from Royal Colombian Hospital, coffee shops, eateries, grocery stores, childcare centers and Sapperton and Braid Skytrain stations. We’re also located on the 155 Braid/22nd Street Station, and 128 Braid/22nd Street Station bus routes and just a 5-minute drive from the freeway. It’s only a short SkyTrain ride to New Westminster Quay, 15 minutes to Surrey, and 30 minutes to Downtown Vancouver and there is free parking on site! – It’s the perfect location for commuting!
Team Environment: Be a part of a team that feels more like family. We have people at our heart—both our residents, families and friends and our employees. At Buchanan, we believe in our employees’ well-being and satisfaction.


working at Buchanan Lodge

CASUAL lpn

Responsibilities:
  1. Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
  2. Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
  3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.
  4. Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
  5. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
  6. Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
  7. Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
  8. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
  9. Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
  10. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
  11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Skills and Abilities
  1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
  3. Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
  4. Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
  5. Ability to operate related equipment.
  6. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Job Type: Casual
Pay: $31.89-$45.05 per hour
Responsibilities
  1. Works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team to identify current or potential care concerns and strengths, plans interventions; documents and performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes, as required.
  2. Provides person-centered, direct nursing care (including wound care, dementia care and palliative care) and develops care priorities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice. Modifies care as needed, initiates immediate treatment if required and communicates changes to interdisciplinary team members in a timely and appropriate manner.
  3. Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, and physical assessment to enable the provision of quality care.
  4. Documents relevant observations, assessments, and interventions; including resident/client and family teaching and evaluation of care using appropriate technological tools (for example, InterRai).
  5. Communicates resident/client assessments and changes to Physicians, Resident/Client Care Coordinator, and the interdisciplinary team. Participates in care planning supporting decision making and person-centered care.
  6. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote residents'/client's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, diversity, and access to information in accordance with standards of professional practice and philosophy of Residential Care/Acquired Brain Injury Services.
  7. Works in partnership with Licensed Practical Nurses and other interdisciplinary team members by sharing information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on clinical tasks, consulting with staff, reassigning clinical/health related tasks when necessary and providing verbal input into staff performance, when requested.
  8. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of students and others, including LPNs, HCAs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team by providing information and acting as a preceptor, mentor and support as requested.
  9. Participates in quality improvement activities by gathering information, providing input into proposed policies and revisions of current policies.
  10. Provides feedback on clinical pathways, protocols, and procedures. Supports advanced clinical practice by identifying research needs and participates in research according to established guidelines.
  11. Maintains records, prepares reports, and collects statistical and quality improvement data for research and evaluation purposes, including workload measurement data and quality indicators.
  12. Maintains a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines, ensuring equipment is in safe working condition, reporting unsafe, hazardous conditions and suspected resident/client abuse; completes reports and assists with investigation and follow up as necessary. Complies with WorkSafe BC requirements including completing safety audits at assigned units.
  13. Provides input to the Manager/delegate regarding the identification and need for supplies and equipment, future needs of the Program and monitoring of product use.
  14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
One (1) year's recent, related gerontological nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current Level 1 First Aid certificate.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals [BCCNP]
Current certificate in CPR
Experience in long term care or community-based program preferred (3 years minimum)
Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to speak and write English competently and to understand written and oral instructions.

Physical:
·Physical capabilities to carry out all nursing-related duties.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.21-$70.27 per hour

CASUAL RN

buchanan lodge
close