Health Care Aide - AgeCare Dawson
AgeCare•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care. The Health Care Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, applies their knowledge and skills in order to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
- Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
- Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
- Post-secondary education an asset.
Responsibilities
- Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
- Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
- Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times. Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
- Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
- Assist residents to travel about the facility.
- Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals. Moving can be assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids: walkers, wheelchairs and other types of positioning chairs (i.e. Broda Chairs).
- Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
- Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.
- Always wear a transfer belt.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
- Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
- A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
- Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
- Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
- Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
