Compassionate Health Care Aide | Resident Care Specialist

Cambridge Manor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision. Duties include mobility, hygiene, nutrition, medication reminders, and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include completion of Health Care Aide program, CLHA registration, medication administration training, and strong communication. We value teamwork, confidentiality, safety, and compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Current registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Medication Administration internal course and annual recertification.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written communication and ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Supports the care team in providing care and services to meet residents' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Assists with mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and nutrition.
• Administers and documents medication reminders per care plans and policies.
• Documents observations and reports changes to care leaders.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Health Care Aide program

Job description

Optima Living in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision. Duties include mobility, hygiene, nutrition, medication reminders, and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include completion of Health Care Aide program, CLHA registration, medication administration training, and strong communication. We value teamwork, confidentiality, safety, and compassionate, person-centered care.