Health Care Aide-Casual-PLSC

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA). Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs in a safe, caring manner.

The aim is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Residents' mind, body, and spirit, while treating Residents with dignity and upholding our culture of safety as per Park Place policies.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans (e.g. Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of daily living.
• 2. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family using respectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
• 3. Ensures that Residents' rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality.
• 4. Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents' activities of daily living needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure.
• 5. Encourages

Job description

Job Summary

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents' wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident's mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our "culture of safety" as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans (e.g. Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of daily living.
• 2. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family using respectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
• 3. Ensures that Residents' rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality.
• 4. Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents' activities of daily living needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure.
• 5. Encourages