Certified Health Care Aide - Medicine Hat - Casual

Qualicare, Lethbridge; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PPE provided

Continuing education programs

Competitive wages

Shift lengths 4–12 hours

Job summary

Qualicare Homecare in Lethbridge is seeking compassionate Health Care Aides to join our home care team. You will observe clients, document observations, and report concerns under the supervision of a care manager to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications include a Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license and own transportation, access to internet, and Alberta Health Care Aide Directory registration. Flexible shifts and PPE provided.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, transfers, and range-of-motion activities according to the client’s care plan
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other relevant health information
• Observe changes in clients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings, and report concerns to the Care Manager
• Assist with medication reminders as outlined in care plans
• Assist with meal preparation, cleanup, light housekeeping, changing bed linens, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Respect client privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and right to accept or refuse care
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and community activities as required

Skills

English fluency

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

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.

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

• Provide personal care and assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, transfers, and range-of-motion activities according to the client’s care plan
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other relevant health information
• Observe changes in clients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings, and report concerns to the Care Manager
• Assist with medication reminders as outlined in care plans
• Assist with meal preparation, cleanup, light housekeeping, changing bed linens, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Respect client privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and right to accept or refuse care
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and community activities as required

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