Health Care Aide - AgeCare Walden Heights
AgeCare•Calgary, AB
•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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
