Health Care Aide | Casual
About The Position
At Sienna, you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Nicola Lodge their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect. Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Health Care Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents. If this resonates with you, please keep reading.
Requirements
- Compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully
- Completed a Health Care Aide program from an approved college
- Detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors
- Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
- Successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
Responsibilities
- Support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care
- Aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
- With additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional
- Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.
- Provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care
- Encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individual or in groups
Benefits
- A competitive salary and vacation package
- Health & Dental benefits program
- Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
- Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
- A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
