The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures
Job Summary
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities, and opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada, committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population.
Matching Summary
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Provide personal care and hygiene
Assist with activities of daily living
Observe and report resident condition
Maintain resident information confidentiality
Uphold organizational values and ethics
Nice-to-have
Demonstrate understanding of resident needs
Provide cognitive, social, emotional support
Engage with other care agencies
Foster an accessible, inclusive, equitable hiring process
Key Requirements
Graduate of Health Care Aide program
Minimum 500 hours theory & practicum (Ontario & Alberta)
Experience working with seniors
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Demonstrated sound skills in personal care
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
Ability to perform necessary tasks (e.g., lifting/transferring)