Health Care Aide, Long-Term Care

Program: Saint-Louis Long-Term Care

POSITION TYPE : Casual

SALARY SCALE : $26.42 to $27.29 per hour

CLOSING DATE : Continuous Opportunity

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

About Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care

Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care is a 198 bed Long-Term Care (LTC) home with convalescent care, peritoneal dialysis and respite programs situated in a quiet residential neighborhood on a picturesque setting on the edge of the Ottawa river. We are a designated francophone organization and are proud to serve clients in both official languages. We value our employees and their professional development. Employees can participate in training the next generation of students as preceptors and teachers within our Living Classroom, and participate in committees, research and innovation projects, dedicated to continuous improvement. Our systems are fully automated, and documentation is done through PointClickCare and PointOfCare. Working within our LTC programs at Bruyère Health offers you the chance to work for a large not-for-profit corporation within a compassionate and tight-knit community. It is an opportunity to get to know teammates, residents and families, build long-lasting relationships and to have a rewarding career caring for vulnerable residents who need and deserve your care.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Free parking and accessible by public transportation
• Surrounded by bike/walking paths and located near stores and the East end shopping center
• Comfortable lounge spaces with free WIFI
• Professional development and learning opportunities including annual full day face to face education sessions
• Career development with leadership opportunities or specialized roles

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Director of Care or delegate, you will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provide all aspects of care within your scope to residents as assigned by the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). You will provide care to support residents' quality of life and autonomy and play a supportive role in the functioning of the home area.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Personal Support Worker course approved by the Ontario Ministry of Universities and Colleges (minimum 650-hour course required from an accredited school)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate
• Fluent in French and English

Preferred:

• Valid certificate of registration from the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) or from the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA)
• PointofCare experience (PointClickCare module)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) or relevant certifications related to Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours
• Knowledge or experience working in long-term care
• Dementia care experience
• Experience working with older adults and/or adults affected by loss of autonomy or by chronic or terminal illness

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Ability to write observations and to use an electronic documentation system
• Strong abilities for communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Motivated for personal growth and ongoing learning
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
• Basic Computer Skills

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that external applicants interested in applying for the Health Care Aide position must submit a copy of their diploma and/or transcript along with their application. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification from the hiring process. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with this requirement. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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