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

Extendicare

Base: competitive compensation reflecting value + ...
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 under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to Extendicare's standards and policies

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to Extendicare's standards and policies.
  • 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, career growth opportunities, a robust benefits package, and a rewarding work experience dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Matching Summary

The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to Extendicare's standards and policies.

Salary

Base: Competitive compensation reflecting value and qualifications; 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 regulatory standards and policies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management
  • Cognitive, social, and emotional support skills
  • Ability to engage with other agencies
  • Commitment to ethics and integrity values

Key Requirements

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