Health Care Aide; Part time - Poseidon Care Centre Job Erie area,Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Position: Health Care Aide (Part time) - Poseidon Care Centre

Health Care Aide (Part time) - Poseidon Care Centre

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Reporting to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
To elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority or by informing the supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe and report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client safety, including the physical environment, and implement interventions as directed by supervisor;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
To attend in‑services to develop knowledge and skills;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program)
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/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.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

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.

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