Health Care Assistant

The Position

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Health Care Assistant will assist with daily living and personal care services in patients' homes, in accordance with a care plan developed by the Home Care Nursing team. The successful applicant will work with clients and families to address health, psychosocial, environmental and functional needs following the “home is best” model, promoting independence and improving patients’ quality of life in their homes. Further, the successful candidate should be able and willing to provide service in a safe, compassionate and culturally appropriate way.

Note: This is a temporary position.

The Candidate:

• Assisting in delivering client care under a Registered Nurse's or other designated functional direction and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members.
• Providing personal care to clients while following established care plans....