Compassionate Health Care Aide – Resident Care & Dignity

Optima Living; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Canada is hiring a Health Care Aide who collaborates with Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support residents with daily living activities, mobility and personal care. The role emphasizes dignity, privacy, and respectful communication in a home-like setting across care levels.

The successful candidate will maintain current CLHA registration, complete required medication administration training, and adhere to safety, infection control, and privacy standards while

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Current registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Experience in residential care or mental health is an asset.
• Medication Administration course and annual recertification required.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Active CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility as outlined in care plans.
• Support move-ins/outs, palliative and end-of-life care with dignity and comfort.
• Develop and document resident care or service plans.
• Observe and report changes to the care team and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with dining, nutrition, and hydration as directed by the care plan.
• Maintain infection control practices and safe equipment use.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support resident well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization & problem solving

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Health Care Aide program

CLHA registration

Tools

Medication Administration training

Food Safe certification

Job description

Optima Living in Canada is hiring a Health Care Aide who collaborates with Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support residents with daily living activities, mobility and personal care. The role emphasizes dignity, privacy, and respectful communication in a home-like setting across care levels.

The successful candidate will maintain current CLHA registration, complete required medication administration training, and adhere to safety, infection control, and privacy standards while