DESCRIPTION:

Health Care Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Health Care Aide within a health care setting.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program training and processes.
• Acknowledgement of the infinite value of human life, respecting the rights of all individuals to live and die with dignity.
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Mandatory education sessions as set out by the program.
• Previous related experience in health care setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and purse self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that promotes and is conducive to pets where applicable.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

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