Casual Health Care Aide

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The Health Care Aide reports to the Health & Wellness Manager or Director of Care and supports residents by providing personal care, monitoring health, and assisting with daily living tasks while adhering to regulatory and company standards.

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Facilitate residents’ move-in and transfers where applicable.
• Observe and report on resident care/service using appropriate company forms or tools.
• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition to the supervisor.
• Escalate medical emergencies to the supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required.
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and the use of adaptive aids.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize their abilities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to residents and families.
• Maintain resident information confidentiality.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority or communicate concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents’ equipment, belongings and nursing equipment.
• Observe and report any concerns regarding residents’ safety, including the physical environment; implement interventions as directed by the supervisor and advocate on the resident’s behalf.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed.
• Attend in-service sessions to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy related to ethics, morality and integrity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent with a minimum of 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta).
• Experience working with seniors in community health services settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of providing personal care duties.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.
• Ability to perform tasks necessary for the position, e.g., lifting and transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive and provides accommodation for candidates upon request.