During this clinical placement you will experience the role of the health care aide by working under the direction of a regulated health-care professional. You will have the opportunity to work in a continuing care setting such as home care, supportive living (designated supportive living or DSL), senior lodges, long term care, and group homes.
You will integrate and implement the knowledge you have learned in courses 1–4 in the clinical setting. You will provide client care that is safe, ethical, and respectful based on the needs of the client. Care that meets these standards is known as person-centred care.
To meet the goal of person-centred care, the health care aide must be familiar with the provincial legislation that guides safe, ethical, and personalized care. In addition, knowledge of how to work as part of the health-care team is essential, as is the ability to follow agency policy and procedures.
Strong verbal and written communications skills are an important part of being a successful health care aide. The health-care environment requires competent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
You will use the textbook Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (5th Edition), the health care aide competency profile, the learner clinical practice guide, and the lab skills checklist.
- Instructor: Ivy Eagle Speaker
- Instructor: Lee Ann Johnson