Night Shift Health Care Aide (UCP - Unregulated Care Provider)

Sunset Cove Retirement Living; Long Sault; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement residence in Long Sault seeks a Health Care Aide to provide personal care to residents. The role involves supporting residents' needs, maintaining safety standards, and working collaboratively with the care team. Candidates must have CPR certification and experience in personal care, demonstrating empathy and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in providing personal care.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively.
• Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and services to residents.
• Completes all assigned paperwork and adheres to policies.
• Participates as a member of the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Hygiene and cleanliness

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in PSW/HCA/DSW

Job description

Scope of Position at the Retirement Residence (Seniors Home) :

The Health Care Aid (UCP) shall provide personal care and other services to residents in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.

MUST have : CPR (First Aide) training Certificate.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provides services and interacts with residents and resident family members in a professional manner.
• Complete all assigned paperwork.
• Participates as a member of the care team and provides support to the other members of the Services team.
• Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations.
• Assists and attends to care needs of the residents as required.
• Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
• Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

• Previous experience in providing personal care.
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Preferred post-secondary education in related care fields of PSW / HCA / DSW certification.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
• Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Must be able to operate related equipment.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carrying heavy items.

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Health Care Aide • Long Sault, Ontario, Canada