Health Care Aide (hca) - Full Time (ft) - Poseidon Care Centre
Extendicare
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Lifting and transferring clients safely
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of the Director of Health & Wellness while adhering to Extendicare's standards
Job Summary
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of the Director of Health & Wellness while adhering to Extendicare's standards.
Key responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living, observing changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, a robust benefits package, and a supportive team environment dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
Matching Summary
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of the Director of Health & Wellness while adhering to Extendicare's standards.
Salary
Base: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including Employee Family Assistance Program
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Lifting and transferring clients safely
Maintaining confidentiality of client information
Adhering to regulatory and company standards
Nice-to-have
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
Engagement with other care agencies
Commitment to ethics and integrity values
Key Requirements
Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent (500 hours)
Experience working with seniors in community health services
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
Complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and transferring