Care Housing Attendant/HCA - Casual

Under general supervision assists residents (visitors and companions) to enjoy a lifestyle designed to encourage independence, dignity and maintenance of functional ability by providing support with activities of daily living, household chores and social needs.

Duties involve assisting residents with personal care, with housekeeping services, with dietary needs and with social activities as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned / required.

Qualifications

Must have graduated from a recognized Health Care Aide program or equivalent program recognized by CapitalCare. Must be registered on the HCA Directory with status Certified or Substantially Equivalent.

Must be able to read and write fluently in the English language. Two years of recent health care aide experience with the geriatric population and the chronically ill is preferred.

Personal Competencies : Must be knowledgeable of methods of transfer and be capable of transferring and supporting residents of varying sizes and varying degrees of immobility Commitment to social model of resident support Demonstrates awareness of accident and injury prevention, adheres to safe work practices and procedures and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness.