Personal Care Aide (NOC 3413)
SUMMARY:
Due to
increased growth, Helping Hands Personal Care Home Ltd. is hiring 2 Personal
Care Aides for our Care Home located in Grenfell, SK.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide
care and companionship for individuals in our care facilities;
- Provide
care and companionship for the families of the individuals in our care
facilities;
- Administer
bedside and personal care to clients – aiding in ambulation, bathing,
personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing;
- Plan
and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding
clients;
- May
perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile
dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens
under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse;
- May
perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry washing dishes and
making beds;
- Follow
operating policies and procedures;
- Assist
in facilitating concerns and complaints from clients;
- Adheres
to best practises when performing treatments;
- Provides
clients with the knowledge and assistance to learn appropriate self care
techniques;
- Assists
with the rehabilitation of residents/clients according to the medical care
plan through being aware of and encouraging the interests and special
aptitudes of patients; encouraging residents/clients to help themselves
within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living;
- Practices
safe moving and lifting techniques when caring for clients;
- Assists
residents/clients safely with medications and treatments;
- Operates
medical equipment as necessary for patient care and safety;
- Participates
in professional development programs annually;
- Participates
in regular performance evaluations with Management.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of home healthcare management principles,
practices and procedures;
- Ability to follow established policies and
operating procedures;
- Understands human relationships between and among
patients and personnel, patients and families, families and personnel;
recognizes and understands cultural backgrounds and spiritual needs, respects
the religious beliefs of individual patients;
- Ability to receive and effectively react to day-to-day
problems presented by staff as well as others;
- Ability to effectively use verbal and written
communication skills;
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively
with diverse groups of people both verbally and in writing;
- Must be friendly, dependable, and professional;
- Must have knowledge of healthcare guidelines
essential to residential care;
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of problem
identification and problem solving in the home setting;
- Must have the ability to work with a team of
Personal Care Aides;
- Must be able to work weekdays and weekends, if
necessary;
- Must be able to work day, evening, or night shifts
as required;
- Must be flexible and open-minded and be able to use
critical thinking skills;
- Must be able to speak and communicate in English
and have excellent written English skills.
EDUCATION:
Must be
a graduate of a reputable caregiver program and must be certified in CPR.
JOB DETAILS:
Job
Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00/hour
Company
Name: Helping Hands Personal Care Home Ltd. - Grenfell, SK
Preference will be given to underrepresented groups and individuals who can
legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently
authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
While
we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview would be
contacted
This
posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
