Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Valleyview Care Centre

Extendicare

Valleyview, CA
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
Not specified
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 Valleyview Care Centre, responsible for providing personal care and support to residents under the supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness. The ideal candidate will have a background in health care, particularly with seniors, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare standards.
  • Key responsibilities include facilitating resident moves, observing and reporting on care service, and assisting with activities of daily living such as nutrition and mobility.
  • Extendicare is a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in long-term care homes across Canada.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Valleyview Care Centre, responsible for providing personal care and support to residents under the supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness. The ideal candidate will have a background in health care, particularly with seniors, and strong communication skills.

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
  • Working in a position of trust with vulnerable adults

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support
  • Engaging with other agencies involved in care
  • Commitment to ethics, morality, and integrity

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 and current Vulnerable Sector Check including Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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