Full time Nights

Extendicare • Viking, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to policies, procedure and work routines. This role assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming. Extendicare has spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in their long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident they serve. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. They also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Their Mission is “Helping People Live Better” by promoting quality of life and creating remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Their Vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. At Extendicare, they value their customers and their team who cares for them, committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, they take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on them. They strive to provide care and services to their customers which exceed their expectations, believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement, value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement, believe in honesty and fairness in their relationships with others, are accountable for the quality of services they provide, listen to each other and foster open and honest communication, believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows them to reach their potential, and believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.

Requirements

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
• Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to policies, procedure and work routines
• Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings
• Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees