Health Care Aide (hca) - Temporary Part Time (pt) - Vulcan

Extendicare Inc

Vulcan, Alberta, Canada
Personal care and hygiene
Assist with ambulation
Resident/client information confidentiality
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, observing and reporting changes in condition, planning meals, 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

  • personal care and hygiene
  • assist with ambulation
  • resident/client information confidentiality
  • safe and cleanly environment
  • work with vulnerable adults

Nice-to-have

  • cognitive, social, emotional support
  • resident/client/family concerns
  • 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
  • Demonstrated sound skills in personal care
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
  • Ability to perform tasks like lifting/transferring clients
  • Provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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