HCA

Extendicare•Red Deer, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join their team. This facility has 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds. Extendicare has over 50 years of experience in enhancing the quality of life for residents in long-term care homes across Canada. Joining Extendicare means becoming part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for residents. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Extendicare may use AI tools in the recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed by a human. Extendicare is committed to an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process and provides accommodations upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors in Canada, operating under various brands and committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population. They operate a network of long-term care homes, provide home health care services, and offer group purchasing services. Extendicare employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees.

Requirements

Health Care Aide Certification or subsequent equivalency required (LPN students who have completed first year, BScN students who have completed second year)
Experience working within a long-term care setting an asset
Strong organization, time management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team
Strong communication skills --- ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

Provide personal assistance and support services for residents
Provide essential and important daily living support and comfort to residents including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and all other ADL’s.
Communicate resident care needs, observations and concerns to professional staff.
Involved in the orientation and mentorship of new HCA staff and students
Interact with residents/families and other team members regarding any care needs
Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team