Health Care Aide - AgeCare Walden Heights

AgeCare • Calgary, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Health Care Aide, 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

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum).
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills.
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Work to your full scope of practice and provide resident focused care.
• Observe residents for any changes in resident status when tub bathing, washing, cleaning, dressing, and changing residents.
• Report any changes in the resident’s condition to the Staff Nurse as soon as possible.
• Participate in the development of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) by sharing observations, information and knowledge of the needs and strengths of the residents.
• Share this information with other members of the nursing team and the health care team (Collaborative Care Model) so that the plan addresses the resident’s individual needs in a holistic way (Philosophy of Caring/Wellness Model).
• Assist and accompany residents in moving about the community with walking as well as participate in functions.
• Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injure a resident.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees