SITE: The Wellington by Park Place Senior Living
REPORTS TO: Nurse
SCHEDULING AVAILABILITY: Day Rotations, Evening Rotations, Night Rotations & Mixed Rotations Available.
FTE: Casual – 1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
Uses safe work procedures
Promotes health and safety policy and awareness
Makes safety suggestions
Reads OHS minutes posted
Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the general public.
Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.
Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
Sets a good example.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work in a fast paced care environment and have a genuine interest in caring for Residents
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate patience, kindness and compassion
Highly organized and resourceful
Operates related equipment
Works in a team setting
Collaborates and communicates with others in a respectful manner
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Health Care Aide position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and sitting.
In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.
Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs.
Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity.
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