Health Care Aide (hca) - Temporary Part Time (pt) - Vulcan

Extendicare Guildwood Inc

Vulcan, Alberta, Canada
Personal care and hygiene
Assist with ambulation
Resident/client information confidentiality
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks 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 under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.
  • Key responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, facilitating resident moves, observing and reporting on resident conditions, assisting with personal care and daily living activities, and escalating medical emergencies.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, opportunities for advancement, a rewarding work experience, an Employee Family Assistance Program, and a robust benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • personal care and hygiene
  • assist with ambulation
  • resident/client information confidentiality
  • safe and cleanly environment

Nice-to-have

  • cognitive, social, emotional support
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • continuous learning and growth

Key Requirements

  • Registered with Alberta CLHA
  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program
  • 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 providing personal care
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
  • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting/transferring clients
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months)

Work Rights

Not specified

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