Certified Health Care Aide - Medicine Hat - Casual

Qualicare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Shifts 4-12 hours

PPE provided

Competitive wages

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Qualicare Homecare is seeking compassionate Health Care Aides to join our team in Alberta. The role supports clients at home under a care manager, performing personal care, observing health changes, and documenting care provided to ensure safety and quality of life.

Applicants should hold a Health Care Aide Certificate (or equivalent), be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain it, have a valid driver’s license, access to internet or a smartphone, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse acceptable).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Driver's license and own transportation required.
• Fluent English (read/write/speak).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per care plan (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility).
• Monitor and record vital signs and intake/output.
• Observe and report changes to Care Manager.
• Assist with medication reminders per care plans.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.

Skills

Health Care Aide Certificate

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Internet access & smartphone literacy

Criminal Record Check

English fluency

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.

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