Healthcare Aide

At Verve Senior Living, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada's Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 reflecting our dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you’ll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way. If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Manager, participates in the delivery of care to residents. Delivers care to residents based on individualized care plan, policies and procedures, and established standards of care.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

Has obtained a certificate from an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker program.

A certificate in medication management is desirable and on-site medication administration training is required.

Must have or are prepared to get and maintain relevant training in First Aid and CPR, Safe Food Handling, TLR, WHMIS and Housekeeping.

Has completed a minimum of grade 12.

Preference given to individuals with experience in long-term care or retirement residence. Written and verbal fluency in English is required. A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of Diversicare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides care to residents including cognitive, social and emotional support, according to their plan of care and in a manner that promotes comfort and safety.
• Performs nursing care procedures in accordance with the standards of resident care. Follows routine practices in all aspects of care and complies with infection control protocols (i.e. outbreak management).
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents and/or any changes to resident’s daily life, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Assists in delivering Life Enrichment programs and activities
• Completes nursing documentation accurately and legibly. Maintains health records in compliance with legislations (i.e. Privacy Act).
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the outcome of specific interventions regularly and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related tasks as delegated by the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Health and Wellness Manager, or General Manager.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.