Health Care Aide - Etobicoke, Canada - Eatonville Care Centre

Eatonville Care Centre

Verified Company

Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview
Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence and activities of daily living.

Enhances the therapeutic effects of the bathing process and provides the resident with an environment and bathing options, which meet their needs and add to their quality of life.

Works closely with the Nursing Restorative Therapist (NRT).

Essential Duties

Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
Monitor residents' wellbeing and report changes to the RPNs, documents accordingly, and responds to medical emergencies
Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventatives measures (eg. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Health Care Aide/PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience.
The PSW program must meet the vocational standards established by Ministry of Training, Colleges or University or the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association
An RN or RPN who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
A student who is enrolled in an educational program for RN or RPN and who in the opinion of the Director of Nursing has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
Experience in Retirement or longterm care preferred
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory
Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
Organizational and timemanagement skills
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Individual and teamwork skills
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required
COVID19 vaccination is a condition of employment

Work Environment

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness.

We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.

Physical Demands

A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job.

It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position.

Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis.