Big Hearts Home Healthcare is looking for health care aides to start work immediately. We service injured workers, accident victims, discharged patients and others. This position will be within the local area and applicants are encouraged to have a car to commute to client homes. Applicants are invited to apply and interviews will be held end of this week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist clients Personal Care - ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming
- Support with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping
- Consult with care manager on activities, needs and problems related to client care
- Utilize observation skills to note changes in client's condition
- Encourage participation in activity programs by assisting clients
- Provide emotional and social support to clients.
- Medication reminders and prompting
- Daily blood pressure checks and weight monitoring
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Prompts and encouragement with eating and fluid intake
- Adhere to policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, and environment
- Ability to work independently and follow care plans
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Health Care Aide certification
- Long Term Care experience preferred
- Recent and clear Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
- Proof of required immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hep B, TB, etc.
Big Hearts is an equal opportunity employer and only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. You may visit www.bigheartshomecare.ca to learn more about us.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have as an HCA or caregiver?
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle?
- Do you have a Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate/Community Support Worker (CSW)?
- Are you available to start work this week?
- Can you able to do work Morning visits: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening visits: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM for 7 days a week?
- What is your availability for work, and when ca you start?
Work Location: In person
