Health Care Aide; HCA; Casual - Tuxedo Villa Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,Healthcare

Position: Health Care Aide (HCA) - Casual - Tuxedo Villa

Job Description Health Care Aide Mission:

Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are 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 asdeterminedby the supervisor;
To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
Toobserveand report on residents/client scare/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
Toassistthe resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
Toobserveand 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;
Toassistwith 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 and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents/client equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained;
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
Mustpossessstrong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must had 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.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity forgrowthand recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada,operating under the Extendicare,Para Med, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’population, inspired by our mission to provide people…