Health Care Aide

**Position Overview**

Unregulated Care Providers/ Guest Attendants report to the Health and Wellness Manager and provide residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the Unregulated Care Provider demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
- Medication Administration according to relevant legislative requirements and organizational policies and procedures
- Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities
- Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
- Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the supervisor and respond to medical emergencies
- Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
- Assist with dining service
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents
- Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available
- 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**
- PSW or Health Care Aide Certification preferred,
- Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred,
- 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 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,
- 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.

**Work Environment**

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness.

We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.

**Physical Demands**

A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job. It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position. Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis.

**Licenses & Certifications**: Preferred
- CPR
- First Aid
- Health Care Aide Cert
- PSW Certificate (Min App)

**Skills**: Preferred
- Ability to Work Collaboratively
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Keep current knowledge of regulations changes
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
- Demonstrate Empathy for the Needs of Seniors
- Ability to Work Independently
- Organizational Skills
- Experience in Retirement or LTC
- Time-Management Skills
- Understand Nursing, Health & Wellness Process