Health Care Aide

Extendicare • Calgary, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Requirements

• Graduate from a HCA program recognized and approved by the Government of Alberta
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area
• Compassion and listening skills
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary
• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset

Responsibilities

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time
• Basic housekeeping duties
• Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing
• Support for basic activities of daily living

Benefits

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What This Job Offers

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