Health Care Aide
Job Details
| Qualification | Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with a minimum of 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum) |
| Industry | Private |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Work Hours | 8 Hours |
| Salary | CAD 25 To CAD 30 Per Hour |
Key Responsibilities
- To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
- To facilitate residents’ move-in and transfers where applicable;
- To observe and report on residents/clients’ care/service utilizing appropriate Revera forms or tools;
- To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
- To observe and report on changes in residents/clients’ condition to the supervisor;
- To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
- To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids;
- To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
- To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
- To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken within the decision-making authority and or concerns communicated to the supervisor;
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
- To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding the client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on the client’s behalf to ensure the client’s safety is maintained;
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
- To attend services to develop knowledge and skills;
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Rivera’s Code of Conduct;
- To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with a minimum of 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
- Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- 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 provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.