Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Riverview

The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include facilitating resident movement, observing and reporting on resident care, and providing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support.

Requirements

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• 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
• Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Benefits

• Opportunity to serve seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion