Adult Day Program (0.58 FTE) AgeCare Sunrise Gardens

AgeCare • Brooks, AB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Adult Day Program Aide works in a variety of areas including, but not limited to personal care, health maintenance, recreation planning and implementation, charting and one-on-one resident interventions.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a long term care center or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides “life enrichment” activities for residents to meet their social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Participates in the developments of the Adult Day Support Programs/ Care programs by sharing observations, information and knowledge of needs and strengths of the residents with other members of the team.
• Assists residents to and from the Dining room for meals, which may include assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids.
• Provides routine treatments and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Records resident program outcomes on appropriate forms & flow sheets.
• Performs all duties in a manner in which resident safety is the focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree