Health Care Aide - Casual

• Assist residents with move ins and facility orientation
• Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
• Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
• Simple transfers
• Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
• Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
• Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
• Administer, monitor and record medication administration
• Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
• Registered with provincial Health Care Registry
• Completion of Medication Administration Course
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Demonstrate Infection Control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

• Completion of CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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