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

Extendicare

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 within their knowledge and skill under the direction of their supervisor

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill under the direction of their supervisor.
  • Key responsibilities include observing residents' conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package for team members dedicated to enhancing quality of life.

Matching Summary

The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill under the direction of their supervisor.

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
  • Cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support
  • Ability to advocate on client's behalf
  • Commitment to organization values and ethics

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent
  • Minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta theory & practicum
  • 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

Not specified

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