Casual HCA

Job Description

Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized health care aide program and are registered on the HCA Directory.

Demonstrate able to read and write as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Demonstrated reliability in assuming/ carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position with minimum supervision.

Knowledge / experience working with residents who have a diagnosis of complex medical needs.

Recent experience working with in the general and dementia programs an asset.

Ability to promote resident independence.

Capable of busy work busy assignment with multiple mechanical lifts.

Participate in the Care Planning process by identifying and implementing ideas to meet resident’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs.

Become a care partner to each resident and demonstrate the ability maintain positive working relationships with families and staff.

Demonstrate flexibility and a satisfactory employment record including completion of mandatory annual education.

Strong customer focuses with an excellent attendance record is required

Responsibilities

Directly accountable to the Clinical Manager and under the direction of the nurse.

Become a care partner to assist with resident care helping residents to maintain independence and providing ADL supportive care as directed.

Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.

Participates in program activities, best practice initiatives, and in the development of action plans.

Responsible for attending mandatory education and recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

Time Type

Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at ***email_hidden***.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.