Health Care Aide

Job Title: Health Care Aide

Status: Part time

FTE

0.8

Department: Supportive Living

Reports to: Director of Care

Location: Templemont Gardens

Hours/Week: Days/Evenings/Nights

Position summary

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides on-going client care through direct observation, monitoring and reporting on client status including physical, mental, emotional and psycho-social status. The Health Care Aide’s (HCA’s) role is to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of clients and in accordance with facility policies, procedures and work routines. The Health Care Aide (HCA) is responsible and accountable for providing optimal care and support to clients, client’s families and volunteers using a harm reduction approach.

Key accountabilities (Include but not limited to)

• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the client and family.
• Provide meaningful and personalized support for clients in the facility as per their customized care plan.
• Observe, report, and record physical or cognitive changes with clients to the Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Observe and report on client's care/service utilizing appropriate TPFA forms and tools.
• Promote and support Individual rights and facilitate meaningful community inclusion.
• Facilitate ongoing learning opportunities for personal growth of individuals.
• Facilitate opportunities for the development of personal relationships.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of personalized plans.
• Assist clients with activities of daily lives and personal care which includes but not limited to bed making, oral hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing, skin and nail care.
• Ensure clients needs are met according to their care plan.
• Assist with transfer of clients using the appropriate machines such as lifts, wheelchairs, and walkers.
• Assist with meals by feeding, serving, and monitoring intake.