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JOB DESCRIPTION
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POSITION (Title):
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Casual Health Care Aid/Personal Support Worker
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE
AREA:
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Nursing
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SITE:
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Rainy River Health Centre
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REPORTS TO
(Title):
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Administrator, Emo & Rainy
River Health Centres
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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
▪ Personal Support Workers
(PSW) or equivalent Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate/experience acceptable to
the Employer;
▪ Education/courses and experience related to
the care of the elderly would be an asset; ▪ Current CPR certification would be
an asset;
▪ Understands and maintains confidentiality;
▪ Working knowledge of computer software would
be an asset;
▪ Familiar with Occupational Health &
Safety Workers’ rights and responsibilities;
▪ Demonstrated strong written and verbal
communication skills;
▪ Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with
the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front
line personnel, and management;
▪ Demonstrated ability to function effectively
in a fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time
management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
▪ Dependable with a verifiable acceptable
attendance record;
▪ Proven ability to perform the essential
duties of the position on a regular basis.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible
for the direct care of the residents as indicated by the resident care plan
under the supervision of registered staff. The HCA is responsible to report to
the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), any change in
the resident’s condition. The HCA works as part of a multidisciplinary team.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:
- This position may be required to work days,
evenings, nights, and weekends
- This Casual position will
commence: As soon as possible
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must
comply with:
1. Human
Resource Policies
2. Corporation
Policies
3. Department
Policies
4. Health
and Safety Policies & Procedures
5. Union
Contract