Casual HCA

Qualifications:

• Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized health care aide program and are registered on the HCA Directory.
• Demonstrate able to read and write as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Demonstrated reliability in assuming/ carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge/experience working with residents who have a diagnosis of mental health, dementia, MS, cardiac and respiratory conditions.
• Recent experience working in a dementia program is an asset.
• Ability to promote resident independence.
• Capable of busy work assignments with multiple mechanical lifts.
• Participate in the Care Planning process by identifying and implementing ideas to meet resident’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
• Become a care partner to each resident and demonstrate the ability maintain positive working relationships with families and staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a satisfactory employment record including completion of mandatory annual education.
• Strong customer focuses with an excellent attendance record is required

Responsibilities:

• Directly accountable to the Program Manager and under the direction of the nurse.
• Become a care partner to assist with resident care helping residents to maintain independence and providing ADL supportive care as directed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in program activities, best practice initiatives, and in the development of action plans.
• Responsible for attending mandatory education and recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.