Healthcare Assistant Home Care

Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness the Health Care Aide provides personal care
of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicares standards policies and
To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare
To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as
To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive social emotional and psychological support to the
resident/client/family;
To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within
To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment including residents/clients
equipment belongings and nursing equipment;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our
home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health
care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care
and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.