Casual Health Care Aide

Bethany Care Society; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society is seeking a Health Care Aide who is committed to providing excellent care and support to residents. You will assist with daily living activities while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence. The role requires a Grade 10 education and an Alberta Health Care Aide certificate, ideal for compassionate individuals ready to work as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Promotes service excellence and responds to residents' needs.
• Accurately documents care and observations to health professionals.
• Contributes to a safe environment, following safety guidelines.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 10 education

Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Health Care Aide is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice. The Health Care Aide demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.

What You Will Do

Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus :

• Resident-Centered Care : Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident’s privacy and dignity.
• Documentation : Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents’ holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.
• Safety : Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.
• Pro-active Learner : Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
• Team Work : Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.

What You Bring

• Grade 10 education and Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate
• Registered with the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• Previous Health Care Aide experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
• Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills

Position Information :

• Posting Number : 24-8191
• Position Number : HCA-AS00-999
• Location : Aspen Ridge Lodge
• Union : Non-union
• FTE : 0.00
• Position Type : Casual
• Shift : Varied
• Hours of Work / Shift Per Cycle : Varied