We are looking for a Health Care Aide to join our team
QUALIFICATIONS
- Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
- Ability to display independent judgment
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
- Assist clients in activities of daily living, striving to maintain self-respect, dignity, and independence of clients by encouraging and allowing clients to care for themselves within the limits of their abilities as described in the client’s record. Integrate the resident Bill of Rights (Long Term Care) into care.
- Follow individualized clients’ care plan, provide feedback to improve care and communicate/report client changes to the team leader.
- Document care according to policy
- Document observations and care provided in the client’s health record and/or appropriate flow sheet as per policies and procedures (i.e. Clinical Documentation, fluid balance record).