Health Care Aide (casual) Poseidon Care Centre

Extendicare Holyrood

Holyrood, NL, Canada
Base: competitive based on skills + experience; bo...
Part time (casual)
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with ambulation and transfers
Extendicare Holyrood is seeking a casual Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents, following care plans and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have a Health Care Aide certification and experience working with seniors, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill under the direction of a supervisor.
  • The role requires observing and reporting on residents' conditions, escalating medical emergencies, and assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Extendicare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, and career growth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare Holyrood is seeking a casual Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents, following care plans and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have a Health Care Aide certification and experience working with seniors, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary

Base: Competitive based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite supporting health and financial well-being

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observing and reporting resident condition changes
  • Assisting with ambulation and transfers
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information
  • Ensuring safe and clean environment

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Engaging with other agencies involved in care

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent certificate
  • 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 and current Vulnerable Sector Check including Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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