Full-Time Health Care Aide/PSW

Site:

Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home

Department:

Nursing

Status:

Full-time

Salary Scale:

$27.70/hour to $30.60/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION (Title):

Full-Time Health Care Aide/PSW

DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA:

Nursing

SITE:

Rainycrest Long Term Care

REPORTS TO (Title):

Director of Care

The Nursing department has openings for Full-Time Health Care Aide/PSW at Rainycrest Long Term Care. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Personal Support Workers (PSW) or equivalent Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate/experience acceptable to the Employer;
• Education/courses and experience related to the care of the elderly would be an asset;
• Current CPR certification would be an asset;
• Understands and maintains confidentiality;
• Working knowledge of computer software would be an asset;
• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Workers’ rights and responsibilities;
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel, and management;
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the direct care of the residents as indicated by the resident care plan under the supervision of registered staff. The HCA is responsible to report to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), any change in the resident’s condition. The HCA works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

• Responsible to the nurse manager or supervisor of the unit

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:

• This position may be required to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must comply with:

1. Human Resource Policies
2. Corporation Policies
3. Department Policies
4. Health and Safety Policies & Procedures
5. Union Contract

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