Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role is vital in delivering high-quality care and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Support patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort. Monitor and report changes in patients' health status to the nursing staff. Help with meal preparation and feeding as needed. Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by following hygiene protocols. Engage with patients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being. Document patient care activities accurately in accordance with facility policies. Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Health Care Aide (HCA)

Experience

Previous experience as a Health Care Aide or similar role is preferred. Certification in First Aid and CPR is an asset. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members. Formal Education: Some postsecondary education. Ability to write and complete documentation and reporting Proficient knowledge of English Ability to perform compassionate and trauma-informed support to individuals with disability. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Basic knowledge of medical terminology is beneficial. Basic computer skills

Preferred Experience/Training:

A minimum of 6 months' experience in providing support to adults with mental, behavioral, or developmental disabilities/challenges Abuse prevention training Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training Abuse Prevention Response Protocol (APRP) training Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training Medication Administration training Mental Health First Aid Food Safety training and certification Trauma-informed care training FASD training Other relevant specializations and training

Other Required Items:

Must have a reliable car with personal liability insurance with a minimum coverage of two million ($2,000,000.00) and SEF44 Protection Endorsement Successful candidate will need to provide a current Police Security Clearance
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing exceptional care and support!

Indigenous Candidates:

Sapphire Care recognizes the diversity within the communities and persons we serve and ensures that our programs, services, facilities, and employment processes are inclusive to all people. As a result of our commitment to support the equal representation of Indigenous peoples in service delivery, we strongly encourage all persons of Indigenous origin or heritage to apply.

To Apply:

Send your resume to sapphirecareltd@gmail.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Sapphire Care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50-$25.65 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Weekends as needed
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-21