Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Hillcrest Place

Summit Place LTC

Base salary: competitive based on skills + experie...
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observation and reporting of resident condition
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 changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as needed.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package including an Employee Family Assistance Program.

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 salary: Competitive based on skills and experience; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health and financial well-being support; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observation and reporting of resident condition
  • Assisting with transfers and ambulation
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information
  • Responding to medical emergencies appropriately

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management
  • Interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Commitment to ethics and integrity

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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