Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Vulcan

Extendicare Guildwood Inc

Vulcan, Alberta, Canada
Personal care and hygiene
Activities of daily living
Resident/client information confidentiality
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, policies and procedures

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, policies and procedures.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, observing and reporting changes in condition, planning meals, and providing support.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, opportunities for advancement, a rewarding work experience, an Employee Family Assistance Program, and a robust benefits package.

Matching 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, policies and procedures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • personal care and hygiene
  • activities of daily living
  • resident/client information confidentiality
  • safe and cleanly environment
  • vulnerable adults (residents)

Nice-to-have

  • cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • continuous learning and growth
  • meaningful work experience

Key Requirements

  • Registered with Alberta CLHA
  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program
  • Experience working with seniors
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Personal care duties skills
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
  • Ability to perform lifting/transferring clients
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months)

Work Rights

Not specified

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