Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Maples Personal Care Home

Extendicare Guildwood Inc

Maples, Canada
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of the Director of Health & Wellness while adhering to regulatory 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 regulatory standards.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living, observing and reporting changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package to its team members 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 regulatory 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
  • Assisting with transfers and ambulation
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information
  • Adhering to plan of care determined by supervisor

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Commitment to organization values and ethics
  • Experience working with seniors in community settings

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent
  • Minimum 500 hours of theory and practicum in Ontario or Alberta
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
  • Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
  • Experience working with seniors in community health services

Work Rights

Not specified

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