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Extendicare Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare Inc. is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide compassionate personal care and support to residents under supervision. You will observe, report, and assist with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and safety, helping residents maintain dignity and quality of life.

The role requires completion of a Health Care Aide program, experience with seniors, strong communication, and the ability to work with a team. A supportive work environment and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent) with required hours
• Experience working with seniors in community health settings
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Basic Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform lifting/transferring tasks
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plan of care as determined by supervisor
• Facilitate residents' moves and transfers when applicable
• Observe and report on resident care using Extendicare forms
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
• Observe changes in resident condition and report to supervisor
• Escalate medical emergencies as appropriate
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, and transfers
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents and families
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Respond to concerns and take appropriate action within authority
• Maintain safe and clean environment and equipment
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident care
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults
• Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct
• Complete other duties as assigned

Education

Health Care Aide program / certificate

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 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 escape 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 and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients 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 with minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• 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.

What Extendicare has to offer

• 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.

Time Type: Part time