Compassionate Senior Living Health Aide (Temporary)

COGIR Real Estate; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and individualized care plans, with responsibilities across daily living activities, mobility support, and health monitoring.

Reporting to the Health & Wellness Manager or Director of Care, you will work on the 5th floor, days, in a temporary assignment through October 2027, contributing to a compassionate, resident-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate).
• Experience working with seniors in community health settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities.
• Current CPR/First Aid recommended and Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Facilitate residents' move-in and transfers when applicable.
• Observe and report on resident care using company forms/tools.
• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report changes in resident condition to supervisor promptly.
• Elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or EMS as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required.
• Assist with ambulation, mobility, transfers, and adaptive aids.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents/families.
• Maintain resident information confidentiality.
• Respond to resident/family concerns and escalate as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and care equipment.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults.
• Uphold organization values and ethics; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Personal care support

Lifting/transferring support

Education

Health Care Aide program

Provincial equivalent cert. (500 hrs in Ontario & Alberta)

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and individualized care plans, with responsibilities across daily living activities, mobility support, and health monitoring.

Reporting to the Health & Wellness Manager or Director of Care, you will work on the 5th floor, days, in a temporary assignment through October 2027, contributing to a compassionate, resident-centered