Health Care Aid - Ottawa, Canada - Aliant Resources

Aliant Resources

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Status:
Upcoming Healthcare Jobs

Organization:
Aliant Resources

Location:
Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, London, Kitchener,

Windsor, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie,

Peterborough, Oshawa, Belleville, Carleton,

Hamilton, St. Catherines, Maritimes (Nova Scotia,

New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince

Edward Island)

Position:
Health care Aid

Conditions:
Temporary full-time, (as needed)

Shift and schedule:
Days / Evenings / Weekends

Wage $21 - $22 per hour

Who We Are:

Aliant Resources is a dedicated provider of staff augmentation services, committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of our operations. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our organization and contributes to the success of our clients. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our team

Principle Responsibilities:

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, skin care, toileting, and ambulation while promoting as much independence as possible
Assist with meal service including serving, feeding and clearing of dishes
Clean and make residents' bed and keep bedside units/room clean, tidy, and free of odour; Clean bed frames and mattresses according to cleaning schedule
Under the supervision of the registered nurse, performs selected procedures, such as foot soaks, weighing, taking specimens, intake/output, and vital signs; Gives nail care to residents with normal nails and feet/hands. (Certified persons only)
Provide conversation and stimulation to residents
Sort and deliver residents' personal clothing
Work on special projects as requested by the Director of Care or Assistant Director of Care
Refer problems and concerns to the nurse as required
Implement bowel and bladder retraining programs, under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Implement infection control precautions under the direction of the registered nurse
Care for the body after death only after the registered nurse has so directed
Responsible for residents with PDA's
Complete all documentation for residents including food and fluid intake, bowel and bladder records and ADL record
Encourage resident exercise including performing exercises with them if needed
Transfer residents safely and effectively on a daily basis according to the mínimal lift policy
Observe changes in resident condition and report to the registered nurse (including skin condition, elimination pattern, eating pattern, emergencies, etc.)
Clean wheelchair, trolleys, carts and other equipment on a regular basis
Responsible use of resources at all times
Complete all required inservices on an annual basis
Engage in research/training activities related to field
Assist with instruction, training and orientation of new staff and students
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Care and/or Director of Care

Competencies (Behavioural & Technical Skills)

Ability to interact with seniors including those that are cognitively impaired
Excellent organizational, observational, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to articulate and demonstrate resident safety strategies
Adheres to policies and procedures of Belmont House and regulations set out by the Ministry of Health and Long term Care at all times
Demonstrates understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and the organizations' health and safety plans, policies and procedures. Attends Health and Safety inservices and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures, to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, resident/tenant safety responsibilities and corresponding plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for resident/tenants. Attends resident/tenant safety inservices and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures.

Experience and Education:

PSW / Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized school or program that meets the requirements outlined in the Long Term Care Act
Comprehensive knowledge of health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care
Previous experience in a long term care setting preferred

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

Why Join Us:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace
Contribute to the delivery of essential services
Opportunity for professional growth and development

Diversity Statement:

At Aliant Resources, We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

Our belief is that