HEALTH CARE AIDE, CASUAL

Lifetimes-Living-Inc.-5; Walkerton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Support for personal growth

Job summary

Maple Court Retirement Residence in Walkerton, ON is seeking a Health Care Aide for casual, flexible shifts. Wage starts at $18.31/hour. You will assist residents with daily living, monitor health, and support dining, housekeeping and activities as part of a compassionate care team.

The role requires PSW training and a willingness to stay current with regulations. Benefits include competitive wages and professional growth opportunities within a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized PSW program.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Willingness to update knowledge of changing regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs according to the care plan.
• Monitor residents' well-being and report changes to the Health and Wellness Manager.
• Provide housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities.
• Document ADLs thoroughly.
• Ensure health and safety by following procedures and protocols.
• Support dining services and resident admissions/discharges as needed.
• Assist with medication administration training and administration.

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

PSW program completion

Job description

Maple Court Retirement Residence, Walkerton, ON, CA

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1535

Salary Range: $18.31 To $18.31 Hourly

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Health Care Aide reports to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the Health Care Aide demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $18.31/hour.

Vacancy

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan,
• Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and respond to medical emergencies,
• Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities,
• Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols,
• Deals courteously with the team members, residents, resident families, and visitors,
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents,
• Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available,
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people,
• Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people,
• Assists with dining service,
• Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required,
• Complete medication administration training,
• Assist with administration of medication to residents,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized PSW program,
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process,
• Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices, and procedures,
• Skills and abilities contribute to an organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity,
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
• Organizational and time-management skills,
• Individual and teamwork skills,
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.