Compassionate Health Care Aide – Senior Care

AgeCare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Canada. Under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, you will deliver safe, thorough basic care and support activities to residents to promote comfort and quality of life.

You will perform routine personal care tasks, assist with transfers and mobility, help with meals, and support residents in therapy and social activities, contributing to a respectful, home-like environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP and water temp procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers using appropriate lifts and PPE.
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under the direction of Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals and mobility aids.
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside the facility.

Skills

English fluency

Education

PCA/HCA certificate

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Canada. Under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, you will deliver safe, thorough basic care and support activities to residents to promote comfort and quality of life.

You will perform routine personal care tasks, assist with transfers and mobility, help with meals, and support residents in therapy and social activities, contributing to a respectful, home-like environment for residents and families.