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HCA - Health Care Aide (Casual)

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 35,000 - 55,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in senior care seeks a compassionate Health Care Aide to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring their daily living needs are met with dignity and respect. Your contributions will promote their independence and enhance their quality of life. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills and compassion will make a significant impact on the lives of seniors. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program is essential.
Must demonstrate patience, kindness, and compassion in care.

Responsibilities

Assist Residents with daily living activities and personal care.
Maintain therapeutic relationships with Residents and their families.
Document care details and report observations to the nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Physical Endurance

Education

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Health Care Aide

Location:

Hardisty Care Centre, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type:

Casual

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

Position Title: Health Care Aide

Location: Hardisty Care Centre, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type: Casual

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

Other responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:

Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans (e.g. Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of daily living.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family using respectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
Ensures that Residents’ rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality
Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents’ activities of daily living needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure.
Encourages and assists Residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities.
Encourages and adheres to the Park Place philosophy of care, recognizing that each individual is capable of, to varying degrees; making decisions about his/her life and is a partner in decision making.
Provides personal care to Residents including but not limited to assisting the Resident with bathing, dressing, care of skin, teeth and hair; mobility and transfer needs; assisting with toilet needs; eating and hydration needs and overseeing Resident exercise routines.
Following individualized Resident lift and transfer assessment, safely lifts, transfers and/or positions Residents to provide and maintain good body alignment and comfort.
Assists Residents with ambulation as needed within the Home
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the Residents’ individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into Resident interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Advocates for the interest of the Resident and significant others.
Administers scheduled oral, rectal and/or topical medications. Under the direction of the nurse administer PRN topical medications in accordance with Park Place policies and procedures.
Observes and monitors Residents’ status, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports observations and all relevant information about care to the nurse.
Documents all relevant information on the Resident’s chart prior to the end of shift.
Assists Residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays and feeding designated Residents, maintaining intake and output records as required.
Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone.
Assists in the orientation and sharing information with new employees, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Actively Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.
Maintains a safe environment for Residents, significant others, and employees by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and infection control guidelines.
Reports unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Ensures care equipment and supplies are used and stored in safe and efficient manners.
Maintains a clean, homelike environment for Residents and employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Must Have):

Ability to work in a fast paced care environment and have a genuine interest in caring for Residents
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate patience, kindness and compassion
Highly organized and resourceful
Operates related equipment
Works in a team setting
Collaborates and communicates with others in a respectful manner
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Health Care Aide position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and sitting
In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking
Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs
Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity

NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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