Healthcare Aide (HCA) Part Time (PT)

extendicare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring a part-time Health Care Aide in Winnipeg to provide personal care and support under supervision, following regulatory standards and Extendicare policies. You will assist with daily living activities, observe and report changes, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment for residents.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to the plan of care, with opportunities for in-service learning and professional growth within a national seniors-care

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Health Care Aides (CHHA) in Alberta.
• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate with minimum hours).
• Experience working with seniors in community health settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform personal care duties and tasks.
• CPR/First Aid certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and documentation.
• Support safety, nutrition, hygiene, and mobility needs.
• Engage with residents, families, and other involved agencies as directed.

Education

Health Care Aide program or provincial equivalent

Job description

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 stan dards, 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 :

• Current registration with the College of Health Care Aides (C LHA ) , in Alberta
• 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

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing se niors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long - term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care servi ces annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing hi gh - quality care and services to help people live better.

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 cand