Caregiver Aide: Meaningful Senior Care & Growth

AgeCare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Canada, assisting residents with daily living activities under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. You will perform routine personal care with attention to safety and comfort, following care plans and facility procedures.

The role requires compassion, reliability and English fluency, with a PCA/HCA certificate and active CLHA registration being preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote personal comfort and well-being.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate equipment.
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals, with or without mechanical aids.
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience in continuing care

Education

PCA/HCA Certificate

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Canada, assisting residents with daily living activities under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. You will perform routine personal care with attention to safety and comfort, following care plans and facility procedures.

The role requires compassion, reliability and English fluency, with a PCA/HCA certificate and active CLHA registration being preferred.