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EXTENDICARE; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Robust benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare Winnipeg is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and assist residents with daily living activities under supervision. You will follow care plans, observe residents, support mobility, meal preparation, and maintain dignity and confidentiality in a compassionate long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, timely documentation, and adherence to Extendicare policies, with pay reflecting part-time hours and benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta (theory & practicum)
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must be able to lift/transfer clients as required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks essential to the position

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
• Facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable
• Observe and report on residents' care/services using Extendicare forms or tools
• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor
• Elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or EMS as appropriate
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization and transferring
• Demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents and families
• Maintain resident information confidentiality
• Respond to concerns and act within decision-making authority
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and nursing equipment
• Report safety concerns to Client Service Supervisor
• 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 values and code of conduct
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Care tasks ability

Lifting/transferring ability

Education

Health Care Aide program

Provincial equivalent cert with 500 hours (Ontario & Alberta)

First Aid/Basic Life Support (cert recommended)

Job description

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 elevate 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

At Extendicare,we’vespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.