Health Care Aide

Job description

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:

Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Manager the Personal Service Partner is responsible for performing personal assistance tasks in an efficient and cooperative manner, with due consideration for residents, ensuring adherence to the principles of choice, independence, individuality, respect, dignity and a homelike environment.

BACKGROUND / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a recognized Resident Care Aide program
• Completion of medication administration module.
• Certified in Emergency First Aid, Level 1
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Food Safe

Ability to maintain effective oral and written communications in English and have a positive self-projection, nurturing excellent human relations with residents, families and other team members.

Ability to work independently as well as taking direction. Ability to work with minimum supervision and to evaluate and meet the residents’ service needs, demonstrating initiative and problem solving skills.

A people-person with a heart for seniors and a positive, outgoing disposition, a team player, flexible and versatile.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs personal assistance to promote comfort and safety for the resident in accordance with the standards of the residence.

· Assists in observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.

· Performs duties with an acceptable standard of skill and with a sense of responsibility.

· Assists with other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the residence, including assisting in the dining room or with occasional housekeeping duties.

· Maintains effective oral and written communication and good human relations with residents, families, and staff, using appropriate lines of communication.

· Recognizes safety hazards and assists in maintaining a safe, neat, clean environment for residents and personnel.

· Participates in the overall activation process developed by the facility to promote the well-being of each resident (physical, spiritual, social, and emotional).

· Aware of in-service education opportunities within the residence and seeks out those that will improve their personal level of practice in order to keep informed of current trends.

· Maintains a good attendance record.

· Participates in the Residence’s ongoing Fire Prevention, Pest control, Continuous Quality Improvement, Occupational Health and Safety, and Infection Control programs as required.

· Committed to excellence and the establishing of a "Fabled Residence"

· Handles all matters in a confidential manner.

· Performs other duties as assigned with an exemplary standard of skill and sense of responsibility

Note : The above outline is intended to be a guideline and not an absolute.

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.21-$22.65 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all Provincial and Health Authority Guidelines

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: From $24.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended Health Care
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person