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Job summary

The Health Care Aide provides physical and personal care to residents, including assistance with daily living activities and medication administration. They also monitor resident well-being, maintain a safe environment, and perform general housekeeping and recreational tasks.

Job details

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?” Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. The Health Care Aide reports to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the Health Care Aide demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission. Wage Rate The starting wage rate is $18.31/hour. Vacancy This is an existing vacancy. Responsibilities: * Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan, * Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and respond to medical emergencies, * Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities, * Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), * Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols, * Deals courteously with the team members, residents, resident families, and visitors, * Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents, * Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available, * Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people, * Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people, * Assists with dining service, * Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required, * Complete medication administration training, * Assist with administration of medication to residents, * Any and all other tasks as assigned Qualifications: * Completion of a recognized PSW program, * Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory, * Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors, * Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process, * Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices, and procedures, * Skills and abilities contribute to an organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, * Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned, * Organizational and time-management skills, * Individual and teamwork skills, * Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, * Ability to work from the heart and make others smile, * Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required What do we offer you? * Competitive wages * Support for personal and professional growth * Employee benefits We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager. 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Week 1: Monday, Friday, Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 60 Hours Bi-Weekly

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides physical and personal care to residents, including assistance with daily living activities and medication administration. They also monitor resident well-being, maintain a safe environment, and perform general housekeeping and recreational tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A clear vulnerable sector screening and recent health test results are required for the position.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Support for personal and professional growth • Employee benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Activities of daily living
• First aid
• CPR
• Medication administration
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Documentation
• Communication
• Time management
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Resident safety
• Monitoring well-being
• Emergency response
• Emergency First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Compassion
• Confidentiality
• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Time Management
• Patient Discharges
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides