[B] Health Care Aide, Union

Reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
• To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate forms or tools;
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• To complete other duties as assigned.
• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct;
• To facilitate residents; move in and transfers where applicable;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!