The Role: As an HCA in LTC, you will assist healthcare professionals by providing essential personal care, supporting the special needs of residents, and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment.

Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance with personal care needs of patients including preventative skin care, hygiene, grooming and dressing, nutrition, use and care of adaptive aids/prosthesis, elimination, and toileting.
• Assisting and attending to special needs of the patients.
• Escorting patients into diagnostic tests as needed.
• Collecting and monitoring patient information.
• Taking the patient’s height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly.
• Maintaining the safety and comfort of patients by ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and adhering to hospital infection control measures.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved HCA Diploma/Certification from a recognized program from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of Health care aide experience in Canada.
• Experience with developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, dementia, mental health and complex behavioral needs is preferred.
• Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions.

Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can legally work in Canada.