Health Care Aide (hca) - Part Time (pt) - Maples Personal Care Home

Extendicare The Meadows

Maples, Canada
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
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Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
** Extendicare The Meadows is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to seniors in a personal care home. The ideal candidate will have a relevant healthcare certification and experience in community health services, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. **

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 and reporting changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare The Meadows is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to seniors in a personal care home. The ideal candidate will have a relevant healthcare certification and experience in community health services, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. **

Salary

Base: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package and Employee Family Assistance Program included

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 regulatory standards and policies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management
  • Interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Ability to perform lifting and transferring tasks
  • Engaging with other agencies involved in care

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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