Health Care Aide (Casual)
About The Position
The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that owns and operates five Aging Care & Senior Living communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. BSF also operates Alberta’s largest second-stage shelter providing safe shelter and comprehensive support services to women and children leaving abuse and violence. Team members are passionate about the mission, vision, and values of BSF, embodying values such as putting people at the centre, boldly pursuing quality and innovation, believing in engagement, and acting with compassion, empathy, and understanding. The BSF Way emphasizes a person-centered approach to care, services, and environment, with 8 Commitments including getting to know what makes a person unique, enabling choices, championing abilities, delivering "wow" service, doing little things that make a big difference, being the reason someone smiles, making people feel at home, and being present in the moment. The Health Care Aide is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing direct care to assist with activities of daily living, comfort, and safety of residents, as well as indirect services to support overall care provision. Team members embrace a culture of Resident and Family Centered Care, take pride in providing the highest standard of care, service, and safety, engage and collaborate with residents, families, and team members, and act with compassion, empathy, and understanding.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide program
- Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and providing dignified care to all
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills in person, in writing and over the phone
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to being a strong team player
- Criminal record check required
- Written proof of immunizations for communicable diseases
Nice To Haves
- Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing is preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the resident needs
- Observe and report unusual signs/symptoms and incidences to the professional nursing staff
- Provide timely information to the supervising professional regarding observed changes in physical, mental or emotional status/behaviour of the residents
- Participate in the care plan for our residents
- Recognize residents’ challenges related to vision, hearing, speech, and language and adapt practice to minimize these challenges
- Document all care provided and behaviours noted on the appropriate forms and in the Point of Care (POC) system
- Promote a healthy and safe practice environment – recognizing safety issues and reporting them immediately
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
