[B] Health Care Aide, Union Casual, Agecare South Terrace

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

Qualifications

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

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