HCA's
Core
Provides personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living support to residents in long-term care facilities while adhering to care plans and safety standards.
Role type
Health Care Aide (Personal Care Worker)
Builds
Personal care services and daily living support for seniors in long-term care homes
Domain
Healthcare / Senior Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care duties, hygiene assistance, ambulation and transfer support, meal preparation, observation and reporting, confidentiality, advocacy, cognitive and emotional support
Preferred skills
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, First Aid certification, experience working with seniors in community health settings
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Adhere to the plan of care, assist with personal care and hygiene, facilitate move-ins and transfers, observe and report on resident conditions, escalate medical emergencies, plan and prepare nutritious meals, assist with ambulation and mobilization, maintain a safe and clean environment, engage with other care agencies, attend training services
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC