Casual Health Care Aide

Trico Living Well Inc•Calgary, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Trico LivingWell is a new older adult living community in Kingsland, Calgary. It is Canada's first older adult aging-in-place community that has achieved WELL v2TM Certification. Trico LivingWell offers a campus of care and services to independent living, inclusive living, assisted living, and memory care accommodations. We are currently recruiting for Casual Health Care Aides. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated healthcare employee, trained to provide personal care and related services in a Trico Living Well (TLW) community. The HCA functions under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) while adhering to all related provincial/local acts and standards, regulatory health authorities, TLW’s standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and WELL Building standards.

Requirements

Graduate of a Health Care Aide Program- recognized by Alberta Health and must be enrolled in the Health Care Aides (HCA) Directory. HCAs who graduated from other provinces or countries and did not complete their education through a Government of Alberta licensed post-secondary institution in Alberta must complete the Substantial Equivalence (SE) Assessment
Must hold a valid Medical Malpractice Certificate of Insurance
Current (within 6 months) Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Screening
All employees are required to be vaccinated against the influenza variants. Efforts will be made to accommodate anyone who requires accommodation for medical or religious reasons but not guaranteed given the nature of our workplace.
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English, consistent with the job requirements
Basic computer proficiency and experience required
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills; working cooperatively with others in a team environment
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer focus skills
A genuine interest and desire in caring for people and improving their daily lives by encouraging resident autonomy to preserve dignity and self-esteem

Nice To Haves

Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is an asset
Valid Medication Administration certification is an asset
Minimum 2 years' experience working with older adults in the community health services is an asset

Responsibilities

Adheres and supports residents with personal care services and activities of daily living based on the personalized health care plan developed for each resident
Supports and maintains a healthy, clean, and safe environment; including resident and nursing equipment
Supports and encourages each resident to be as independent as possible according to documented cognitive, physical, and functional abilities
Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice
Initiates and participates in wellness activities provided for residents as described in the wellness programs/services and encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents
Demonstrates awareness of non-verbal communication and a range of listening skills appropriate to the context of different residents, families, visitors and situations
Observes, documents, and reports on any changes in residents’ mental, physical, and functional condition to RN/LPN supervisor; including safety concerns, and physical environment
Observes, documents, and reports on residents’ health care/services utilizing appropriate forms and tools
Escalates medical emergencies to RN/LPN supervisor immediately
Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents and families
Understands, adheres, and practices of the Health Information Act (HIA), Supportive Living Accommodations Standards (SLAS), Accreditation Standards, WELL Building Standards, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) and Protection of Persons in Care Act (PPCA), and Public Health Act (PHA) and all applicable Acts, Legislations, Regulations, and Standards
Notifies the RN/LPN of any resident incidents and accidents immediately and completes documentation as required
Provides medication administration support under the direction and supervision of the RN/LPN, in accordance with the Alberta Health “Medication Administration Program” guidelines, and with recognized certification and annual competency training
Carries out treatments as directed by regulated professional Staff, RN/LPN and documents accordingly
Collaborates with other personnel to ensure continuity of health care and wellness services
Cooperates with and assists other agencies providing services to residents
Responds to resident, family and visitor concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision making authority, and/or concern is reported to RN/LPN
Responds to resident call bells and door alarms promptly
Ensures understanding of and compliance with Resident Rights
Demonstrates a compassion, patience, and a gentle, non-judgmental approach to caregiving
Understands, practices, and follows all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures
Knowledgeable of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Emergency Fire Codes and follows in performing job duties
Supports the orientation of new HCA staff upon completion of general orientation
Completes general orientation and HCA orientation, read all relevant policies, participates in mandatory ongoing training, in-services and education relevant to the position and responsibilities
Ensures own personal grooming is appropriate and clothes are clean, tidy, and according to dress code
Agrees and abides by the content in the Employee Handbook; including vaccinations as required
Completes all other tasks as assigned