Job Description

NIGHT SHIFTS Only

Scope of Position at the Retirement Residence (Seniors Home):

The Health Care Aid (UCP) shall provide personal care and other services to residents in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides services and interacts with residents and resident family members in a professional manner.
• Complete all assigned paperwork.
• Participates as a member of the care team and provides support to the other members of the Services team.
• Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations.
• Assists and attends to care needs of the residents as required.
• Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.
• Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Previous experience in providing personal care.
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Preferred post-secondary education in related care fields of PSW/HCA/DSW certification.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.
• Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Must be able to operate related equipment.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carrying heavy items.

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