Health Care Aide Casual Agecare Miller Crossing-3

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

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• 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.

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