Health Care Aide Ii (Certified) 2023-213-Sb

The Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Actionmarguerite.

Service and Assignment: Care and Services - 4ABC

Starting Date: October 22, 2023

Shift and Hours of Work: 0.4 FTE - part-time - evenings, currently 15:15 - 23:30

Pay Scale: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Specifications: Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.

Closing Date: September 5, 2023

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of approved Health Care Aide training program; and
• Experience in Long Term Care or Chronic Care.

Abilities And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision;
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities;
• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and
• Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship skills with residents, families and coworkers;
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands;
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload;
• Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required;

Knowledge

• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts;
• W.H.M.I.S. program.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Workplace Health and Safety and safe work practices; and

This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All Health Care Aides are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence.