Health Care Aide

The Salvation Army; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Calgary seeks a compassionate Care Aide to provide physical and emotional support to hospice residents. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, assisting with personal care, and working collaboratively with the nursing team. The role requires a valid Health Care Aide Certificate, fluent English, and at least one year of relevant experience. Competitive compensation from $21.86 to $23.94 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate required; must be actively registered with Health Care Aide Directory of Alberta.
• Minimum of one-year experience in palliative care is preferred.
• Previous experience caring for persons with cancer and life-limiting illnesses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent physical and emotional care for hospice residents.
• Monitor the safety and care of hospice residents.
• Document all care provided in a timely fashion.

Skills

Personal Care Attendant or Health Care Aide Certificate

Fluent in English

Knowledgeable in good body mechanics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understands universal precautions

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent physical and emotional care for hospice residents in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Monitors the safety and the care of hospice residents at all times.
• Provides the basic care of residents including bathing, dressing, and grooming residents and attending to personal needs.
• Addresses the physical, emotional and psychological needs of all residents; assists in ensuring that spiritual needs are met as appropriate by following The Salvation Army's values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship.
• Completes designated cleaning tasks including: equipment, beds, resident rooms, and kitchenette.
• Assesses equipment integrity and charges equipment batteries.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with post-mortem care.
• Reports to the Registered Nurse any changes in resident condition, unmanaged symptoms, any skin or mouth concerns.
• Documents all care provided in a timely fashion prior to the end of the shift.
• Sits at the front desk of the Nursing Station to answer door/phone for the Unit Clerk if requested.
• Works as a part of a team, assisting co-workers after completing their own assigned tasks.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, interdisciplinary rounds, special projects.
• Attends all compulsory education sessions as required to maintain knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications

• Personal Care Attendant or Health Care Aide Certificate Required; must be actively registered with Health Care Aide Directory of Alberta
• Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred;
• Fluent in English language, oral and written.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR;
• Prefer a minimum of one-year experience caring for persons requiring physical, emotional, social and spiritual support in a palliative setting;
• Previous experience caring for persons with cancer and life-limiting illnesses an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Understands universal precautions to prevent exposure to health hazards in treating residents;
• Knowledgeable in good body mechanics; position requires considerable lifting, bending, and walking to move residents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain a positive working attitude and relationships with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills;
• Able to work as an effective team member including problem solving in a collaborative manner;
• Demonstrates a flexible, professional attitude with a willingness to work and maintain competency;
• Is receptive to change and adapts accordingly.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.86 to $23.94 with a maximum of $26.02.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.