Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Revera's standards, policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
- Observe and report on residents' care/service utilizing appropriate Revera forms or tools
- Assist residents with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
- Observe and report on changes in residents' condition to supervisor
- Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
- Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
- Maintain resident/client information confidentiality
- Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority
- Maintain a safe and cleanly environment, including residents' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
- Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed
- Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct
- Complete other duties as assigned