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 condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
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: Competitive compensation reflecting value; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observation and reporting of resident conditions
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
Maintaining confidentiality of client information
Ensuring safe and clean environment
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 values
Key Requirements
Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent
Minimum 500 hours theory and practicum in Ontario & 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