Casual Health Care Aide

The HCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

Qualifications

• Become a care partner to each resident and demonstrate the ability maintain positive working relationships with families and staff.
• Participate in Care Planning process by identifying and implementing ideas to meet resident’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs
• Strong customer focuses with an excellent attendance record is required
• Demonstrate flexibility and a satisfactory employment record including completion of mandatory annual education
• Demonstrate able to read and write as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized health care aide program and are registered on the HCA Directory.
• Recent experience working with in the general programs an asset.
• Capable to work busy assignment with multiple mechanical lifts.
• Ability to promote resident independence
• Knowledge / experience working with residents who have a diagnosis of complex medical needs.
• Demonstrated reliability in assuming/ carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for attending mandatory education and recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Become a care partner to assist with resident care helping residents to maintain independence and providing ADL supportive care as directed.
• Participates in program activities, best practice initiatives, and in the development of action plans.
• Directly accountable to the Program Manager and under the direction of the nurse.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.