Job Description
Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.
Reporting to: Director of Care
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Director of Care, the HCA will:
- Provide personal assistance and support services for residents
- Provide essential and important daily living support and comfort to residents including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and all other ADL’s.
- Communicate resident care needs, observations and concerns to professional staff.
- Involved in the orientation and mentorship of new HCA staff and students
- Interact with residents/families and other team members regarding any care needs
- Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team
- Health Care Aide Certification or subsequent equivalency required (LPN students who have completed first year, BScN students who have completed second year)
- Experience working within a long-term care setting an asset
- Strong organization, time management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team
- Strong communication skills --- ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re 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.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
What We Do
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
