Health Care Aide (HCA) - Full Time - Days/ Evenings- SW Area

Saige Homecare•Calgary, AB

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIGE Homecare is an established home care agency that has been serving the Calgary community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our Nurse Managed Client Centered Care and a high level of professionalism. The role of a Health Care Aide at Saige Homecare is a critical one for those who depend on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, help with exercises, and personal hygiene. Saige Health Care Aide's also provide companionship and social engagement, do light housekeeping, and cook nutritious meals for our clients. Health Care Aides typically work with seniors and individuals requiring care in their own homes or facility settings.

Requirements

Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education.
Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
Valid HCP/BLS CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain one.
A Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search) dated within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one.
Drivers License and willingness to drive from home to home

Responsibilities

Provide personalized care according to the client’s custom care plan.
Communicate effectively with clients, office staff, and Nurse Managers
Collaborate with the client, family, and the Saige team to set and achieve common goals related to quality of life for the clients.
Build strong working relationships with clients, families, and the Saige Team
Monitor and report changes in health to the Nurse Managers
Documentation via mobile home care app
Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, peri care, toileting
Medication administration and assistance, as directed by a Nurse Manager
Meal planning and preparation
Household management: light housekeeping, assistance to and from appointments and other outings
Companionship and social engagement