Compassionate Health Care Aide | Biweekly 12h Shift

Excel Society; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Health Care Aide to support clients at home according to individualized care plans. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with activities, and ensuring safety during daily routines.

You will administer medications with the Catalyst system, document care activities, liaise with families and care team, and help clients maintain appointments while providing emotional support and respectful care.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from an Alberta-recognized program.
• First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Following client care plan and delivering high quality client care.
• Preparing meals and snacks for clients according to the meal plan.
• Using Catalyst system while providing assistance with medications to clients on time according to Excel Policies and procedures and checking/receiving medication that arrive while on shift.
• Performing general household duties and maintenance such cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry; and also outside maintenance such as shovelling snow, cutting grass, and gardening.
• Maintaining/updating all required documentation such as scorecards, medical records, etc.
• Assisting clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Providing emotional support to clients and using de-escalation techniques to support clients.
• Supporting and assisting clients in maintaining appointments, activities, or programs.
• Monitoring client wellbeing, physical and mental condition closely and reporting concerns to supervisor. Accompanying clients to appointments as necessary.
• Liaising with families, guardians, professionals and other resource members of the client(s)’ support network, communicating relevant client information to other team members.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication assistance

Documentation

De-escalation

Education

HCA certificate

Job description

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Health Care Aide to support clients at home according to individualized care plans. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with activities, and ensuring safety during daily routines.

You will administer medications with the Catalyst system, document care activities, liaise with families and care team, and help clients maintain appointments while providing emotional support and respectful care.