Job Description HEALTH CARE AIDE EXTENDICARE -RIVER EAST PERSONAL CARE HOME Applicants are invited to apply for the following positions available at our Personal Care Home serving 120 elders from the city and community of Winnipeg, Manitoba. ·HEALTH CARE AIDE POSITIONS D/E/N various EFT permanent positions Under the direction of the RN/RPN/LPN/ and Director of Care, the Health Care Aide provides hands on personal and nursing care. In addition, the Health Care Aide works collaboratively with each team member in providing Elder Centered Care in the Home. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures Elder centered care is provided within established policies and procedures and job routines as outlined on the elder care plan. Assisting with personal hygiene, meals, ambulation, and other care treatments as required. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, adheres to infection control procedures and follows provincial WS&H guidelines/regulations. Monitors, completes daily assessments, and reports all changes in physical or mental condition to the supervisor. Participates in team huddles, interdisciplinary care reviews, committees and meetings as required. Adheres to “Standards of Employee Conduct” and Elder Bill of Rights in the Home. Responsible for the development and upgrading of his/her knowledge and skills. QUALIFICATIONS Health Care Aide Certificate from an approved facility. Previous Long Term Care experience an asset. Mentally and physically able to perform responsibilities as outlined. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively in English with other staff, Elders, families, and the public in both written and oral form. Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse & Adult Abuse check. Salary and benefits as per the collective agreement. Time Type: Part time Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
