Certified Health Care Aide - Lethbridge & Surrounding Areas

Qualicare, Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shifts 4–12 hours

Flexible schedule

PPE provided

Continuing education programs

Competitive wages

Job summary

Qualicare Homecare in Lethbridge is hiring Health Care Aides to join our home care team, under a care manager, delivering personal care, observation, and reporting.

This AYEI-funded position requires a valid Health Care Aide certificate, eligibility under age 24, Canadian citizenship or PR, and a reliable driver.

We offer flexible shifts (4–12 hours), PPE provided, ongoing education, and competitive wages to support client quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Health Care Aide certificate.
• Be 24 years of age or younger at time of offer.
• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English fluency

Documentation

Companionship

Care plan adherence

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

CPR/First Aid training

Alberta Health Care Aide Directory registration

Job description

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is seeking compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team as Health Care Aides. Qualicare Lethbridge offers home care services that focus on enhancing our clients' quality of life and providing peace of mind for their families.

Job Summary

The Health Care Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a care manager and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client's needs. The Health Care Aide is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The Health Care Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client's care.

This position is supported through the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive (AYEI) program. To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

AYEI-Funded Position – Eligibility Requirements

• Must hold a valid Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate
• Be 24 years of age or younger at the time of receiving an offer of employment
• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada

Please note: Eligibility for this position is subject to the requirements of the AYEI funding program. Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may not be eligible for this particular position.

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible schedule
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Continuing education programs

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/ Reminders
• Ambulation and transportation 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
• Driver's license and own transportation required
• Access to Internet/mobile phone
• Criminal Record Check (recent within 1 year)
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Be registered in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

License:

• Class 5 License