Health Care Aide

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St. Paul is recruiting a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide essential care for patients, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The ideal candidate has completed a PSW program and possesses strong communication skills. Full-time position with responsibilities including personal care and support in a long-term care setting. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents/patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assists in ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Works independently in Community Home Care as needed.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Experience with dementia care

Care planning

Education

PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification

Job description

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locations LTC - St Paul - 4614 - 47th Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta

time type Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id R23447

Job Description

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:
Union Local:
Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications
1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
2) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
3) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
4) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
5) Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:
Union Local:
Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable

Salary: As per Collective Agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications
1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
2) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
3) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
4) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
5) Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Time Type:

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

locations LTC - St Paul - 4614 - 47th Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta