The Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed.
The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Actionmarguerite.
Service and Assignment Care and Services - 4ABC
Starting Date : October 22, 2023
Shift and Hours of Work : 0.4 FTE - part-time - days, currently 07 : 15 - 15 : 30
Pay Scale : As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Specifications : Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.
Closing Date : Open until filled
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience :
- Graduate of approved Health Care Aide training program; and
- Experience in Long Term Care or Chronic Care.
Abilities and Skills :
- Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required;
- General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship skills with residents, families and coworkers;
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload;
- Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands;
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary;
- Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and
- Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.
Knowledge :
- Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts;
- Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
- Workplace Health and Safety and safe work practices; and
- W.H.M.I.S. program.
This position is designated bilingual (French / English). All Health Care Aides are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.
0 full-time equivalence.