Health Care Aide
Core
Provide support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) under the direction of Registered Nurses.
Role type
Health Care Aide (HCA)
Builds
Person-centered care for residents in a long-term care setting
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ADL assistance, BLS certification, confidentiality (PHIA/FIPPA), WHMIS, violence prevention, prioritization, teamwork, English proficiency
Preferred skills
1-2 years healthcare experience, elderly/disabled client care, bilingualism (English/French), Class 5 driver's license
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support residents with ADLs per care plan, maintain competency through education/certifications, exercise independent judgment on work priorities, interact with diverse populations, work in stressful environments
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC