Health Care Aide - St. Albert, Canada - Villa St. Albert

Villa St. Albert

Verified Company

St. Albert, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Resident Attendant/Health Care Aide 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.

Employment Terms:

Must have the ability to commute to work (17 Genier Street, St. Albert, ON)
Must have a Canadian work permit
Must be bilingual
Medication Administration Certificate (Asset)
Working every second weekend

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, coworkers, 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

Education/Experience:

Previous experience in providing personal care
Preferred postsecondary 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