Certified Health Care Aide

Qualicare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking compassionate individuals for the position of Health Care Aide. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily needs for clients dealing with medical and age-related challenges. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent and be willing to undergo CPR training. The position offers flexible shifts and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Training & development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray required.
• Driver's license and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene.
• Accompany clients on outings.
• Provide companionship to clients.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Companionship

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 2 hours up to 12 hours
• Occasional live-in or 24hr positions available
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Referral bonuses
• Mileage paid between clients
• Ongoing shifts with same client to support building close relationships
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program
  
  
  

Company Overview

Qualicare Calgary Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team as Health Care Aides (HCA). Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare Calgary has immediate openings for Certified Health Care Aide or equivalent.

Job Summary

The HCA is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Manager/Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/ Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care-plan
• Documentation/Charting
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Driver's license and own transportation required
• Access to Internet/mobile phone
• Criminal Record Check (recent within 1 year)