Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Beacon Hill Lodge

Extendicaremedex

Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
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Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with ambulation and transfers
Extendicare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Beacon Hill Lodge location, who will provide personal care and support for residents under the supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness. The ideal candidate should have completed a Health Care Aide program and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills while being dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors

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.
  • Key responsibilities include observing and reporting on residents' conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process for candidates dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Beacon Hill Lodge location, who will provide personal care and support for residents under the supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness. The ideal candidate should have completed a Health Care Aide program and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills while being dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Salary

Base: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite of benefits for health, financial well-being, and career growth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observing and reporting resident condition changes
  • Assisting with ambulation and transfers
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information
  • Ensuring safe and clean environment

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Engaging with other agencies involved in care
  • Upholding ethics, morality, and integrity values

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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