Directly accountable to the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team, assisting with participant care and providing basic supportive care as directed. Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures).

Experience

• Recent experience as a Health Care Aide is preferred.
• Experience with older adults is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, the Centre's core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team; the principles of personal care/rehab care/dementia care/chronic care; and non-violent crisis intervention.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training preferred/essential.
• Demonstrates participant focused care in accordance with MHC's Mission Statement and meets physical requirements to carry out job duties - lifting, bending, reaching above the head, etc.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, reliability, and creativity.
• Must show compassion, kindness, patience, and understanding.
• Ability to relate to participants as a motivator, problem-solver and helper.
• Is friendly, caring, and sociable.
• Is customer service-oriented with an emphasis on participant-centred care.
• Able to follow instructions precisely.
• Functions effectively within a changing environment and an interdisciplinary team, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, team work, and communication.
• Must be able to organize and adjust to variable workloads and interruptions.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

• Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting participants and equipment.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• May occasionally work extended hours.