Health Care Aide - Part Time - Viking

Extendicare; Viking; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Extendicare is seeking a part-time PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal care to residents in long-term care and community home care settings. You will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming, and support residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being.

The role requires completion of a PSW program or HCA/CCA certification, plus English reading/writing ability and effective communication with staff, residents, and families.

Formación

• PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification to appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care with dementia/palliative care preferred.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents/patients and families.
• Ability to read/write English and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct personal support and care including ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Assist in fulfilling physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs per policies.
• Ensure care aligns with nursing care plans and applicable legislation.

Conocimientos

PSW/HCA/CCA

Care planning

English communication

Independent community home care work

Educación

PSW Program

HCA/CCA certification

Descripción del empleo

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: CUPE
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:

Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent 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 a comprehensive suite of benefits designed 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 may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.