Join Our Team

Riverside Health Care is a fully accredited multi-site, multi-faceted health care system providing service to the Rainy River District in spectacular Northwestern Ontario. Our health care sites across the District serve a catchment area of over 20,000 residents in 15,500 square kilometers.

The Health Care Attendant is responsible for the direct care of the residents as indicated by the resident care plan under the supervision of registered staff. The HCA is responsible to report to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), any change in the resident’s condition. The HCA works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Personal Support Workers (PSW) or equivalent Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate/experience acceptable to the employer;

• Education/courses and experience related to the care of the elderly would be an asset;

• Current CPR certification would be an asset;

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality;

• Working knowledge of computer software would be an asset;

• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Workers’ rights and responsibilities;

• Demonstrates Riverside Health Care’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth;

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively independently, within a team, with front line personnel , and management;

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;

• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;

• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis.