Compassionate Senior Care Aide | Personal Support

Bloom Limited Partnership; Riverview; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare seeks a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks for seniors. You will work under supervision, following the care plan, reporting changes, and supporting independence with dignity and compassion.

Responsibilities include mobility assistance, meal preparation, safety monitoring, and cooperation with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent with 500 hours theory & practicum).
• Experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Interpersonal and customer focus skills.
• Ability to perform lifting/transferring tasks.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist residents with transfers and mobility as applicable.
• Observe and report changes using appropriate forms or tools.
• Aid with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Report changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or EMS.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required.
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization and adaptive aids.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support.
• Maintain resident information confidentiality.
• Respond to concerns within decision-making authority.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment and equipment.
• Observe safety concerns and advocate for client safety.
• Engage with other agencies involved in care.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work with vulnerable adults in a position of trust.
• Uphold values and Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Observation reporting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Lifting/transferring ability

Education

Health Care Aide program

Job description

AgeCare seeks a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks for seniors. You will work under supervision, following the care plan, reporting changes, and supporting independence with dignity and compassion.

Responsibilities include mobility assistance, meal preparation, safety monitoring, and cooperation with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this role.