Health Care Aide

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken within decision making authority and/or concerns are communicated to supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents/clients' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment.
• Observe and report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients' safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by the supervisor, and advocate on client's behalf to ensure client safety is maintained.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with a minimum of 500 hours of theory and practicum).
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients.
• Complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or willingness to obtain one.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, come join us!