COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Forever Home Senior Care is a family owned and operated business that provides Seniors with in-home care, so that they can remain comfortably in their own home for as long as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description – Health Care Aid
Place of Employment: Client homes, work sites outside of the client home as required and other work sites as required by management.
Accountable to Operations Coordinator or Nurse-in-Charge.
Job Summary: The HCA is a front line position acting as a representative of the company and providing the services offered by the company. The HCA duties are not limited to those listed as the position has a wide scope of duties at times dependent on the client and always under the auspices of the company. The HCA will mostly work independently of co-workers or supervisors and therefore must balance good judgement and initiative along with the policies of the company.

It should be noted that emphasis is for the HCA to involve the client in the care program to help provide the client with the basic standards of healthy living as follows:

• Physical Activity
• Mental Stimulation
• Personal Contact
• Independence
• Nutrition
• Relaxation
• Humour
• Dignity

Work Hours: This position may require various shifts at various times (including nights, weekends) in one or more work sites.
Duties: The following list of duties is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently or as a group of duties in the course of working with the client. The HCA duties are not limited to those listed

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Health Care Aid certificate or equivalent
2. Experience working with seniors
3. Current CPR and First Aid
4. Vulnerable Sector police check required
5. Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Able to work in a stressful environment.
8. Must be physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of care giving.
9. Truly passionate about providing excellent care
10. Enthusiasm about promoting and maintaining health
11. Well-developed interpersonal skills
12. Attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile for your clients
13. A positive attitude
14. Respectful and reliable

Please refer the Job description for details