NIGHT SHIFTS Only
Scope of Position at the Retirement Residence (Seniors Home):
The Health Care Aid (UCP) shall provide personal care and other services to residents in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.
MUST have: CPR (First Aide) training Certificate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides services and interacts with residents and resident family members in a professional manner.
- Complete all assigned paperwork.
- Participates as a member of the care team and provides support to the other members of the Services team.
- Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations.
- Assists and attends to care needs of the residents as required.
- Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
- Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
- Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Previous experience in providing personal care.
- Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
- Preferred post-secondary education in related care fields of PSW/HCA/DSW certification.
- Must be able to read and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
- Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
- Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Must be able to operate related equipment.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carrying heavy items.