Health Care Aide (hca) - Temporary Part Time (pt) - Vulcan
Extendicare
Vulcan, Alberta, Canada
Provide personal care and hygiene
Assist with ambulation and transfers
Observe and report resident condition
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 and hygiene, observing and reporting changes in condition, and providing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological 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
Provide personal care and hygiene
Assist with ambulation and transfers
Observe and report resident condition
Maintain resident information confidentiality
Work with vulnerable adults
Nice-to-have
Cognitive, social, emotional support
Teamwork and collaboration
Continuous learning and growth
Key Requirements
Registered with Alberta CLHA
Graduate of Health Care Aide program
Experience working with seniors
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Sound skills in providing personal care
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
Ability to perform necessary tasks (e.g., lifting/transferring clients)