Health Care Aide (hca) - Full Time (ft) - Poseidon Care Centre
Extendicare
Base: competitive compensation based on skills + e...
Not specified (considering the nature of the role, likely onsite).
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident changes
Assisting with transfers and mobilization
Extendicare is seeking a full-time Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents under the direction of health and wellness supervisors. The ideal candidate will have relevant certification and experience in senior care, along with strong 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 condition changes, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package for team members dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
Matching Summary
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Extendicare is seeking a full-time Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents under the direction of health and wellness supervisors. The ideal candidate will have relevant certification and experience in senior care, along with strong interpersonal skills.
Salary
Base: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; 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 changes
Assisting with transfers and mobilization
Maintaining confidentiality of client information
Working with vulnerable adults
Nice-to-have
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management
Cognitive, social, and emotional support skills
Commitment to ethics and integrity
Team-oriented collaborative environment
Key Requirements
Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent
Minimum 500 hours of theory and practicum in Ontario or 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