Compassionate Senior Care Aide — Flexible Shifts

Thehamletsatduncan; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist residents with daily living activities in a senior living setting. You will support the care team in providing comprehensive care aligned with residents' physical, emotional, and cultural needs, maintaining dignity and independence.

The role requires completion of a Health Care Aide program, active CPR/First Aid, and CLHA registration, with flexibility to work different shifts in an on-site environment in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Maintains a current registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Medication Administration internal course and annual recertification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification active.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written communication and ability to present professional documents clearly.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out duties and comply with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of residents.
• Assist with move ins/outs, palliative care, end of life and related duties with dignity.
• Develop and support resident care or service plans.
• Document observations and interventions and report changes to the Director of Care.
• Respond to call bells and resident requests promptly.
• Assist with dining duties and meal assistance.
• Support mobility, transfers, and positioning; ensure safe equipment use.
• Provide participation in activities and one-on-one recreation as needed.
• Maintain infection control practices and confidentiality of resident information.
• Complete orientation and mandatory education; support new team members.

Skills

HCA program

CLHA registration

Medication administration

CPR & First Aid

Food Safe

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Health Care Aide program

Food Safe certification

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist residents with daily living activities in a senior living setting. You will support the care team in providing comprehensive care aligned with residents' physical, emotional, and cultural needs, maintaining dignity and independence.

The role requires completion of a Health Care Aide program, active CPR/First Aid, and CLHA registration, with flexibility to work different shifts in an on-site environment in Alberta.