[B] Health Care Aide - Regular Part time (BMT- Well- N3) FTE 0.4 Agecare McKenzie Towne

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care to seniors. This role requires a graduate of a Health Care Aide program and experience working with seniors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and responding to resident needs. Current First Aid certification is recommended. Join an organization dedicated to care and respect for seniors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or equivalent)
• Experience with seniors in community health services
• Knowledge of personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment
• Observe and report safety concerns
• Engage with agencies involved in resident care
• Attend in services to develop skills
• Work with vulnerable adults
• Promote organization’s values and ethics

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus skills

Education

Health Care Aide program certificate

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need

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

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!