Health Care Aide

SE Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education bursaries

Pension plan

Exclusive staff perks

Job summary

SE Health in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide essential care for seniors living in our facilities. In this role, you'll deliver personalized support, assist with daily living activities, and contribute to the overall well-being of our residents.

Your compassionate nature and commitment to quality care will be vital, and opportunities for growth and development are abundant within our collaborative team environment.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors!

Qualifications

• Active registration with CLHA.
• Up-to-date immunization record, including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents as per individual care plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal delivery.
• Report changes in resident conditions to the LPN.
• Participate in ongoing educational programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Education

Active registration with CLHA

Immunization record and current TB test

Criminal Reference Check

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health! SE Health HCAs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

T2Y5B9: https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/locations/millrise

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in senior living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. Status: Casual

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training, and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to the full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors’ health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact. Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation, and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide hospitality model service to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal delivery, orderly or porter service, assistance with recreational activities, and leisure activities as per individual care plans.
• Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per the resident's care plan.
• Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) to the LPN in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate the needs of the resident.
• Provide quality service according to the Care Plan and SE Health policies & procedures, including participating in the development and updating of care plans.
• Charting within the approved documentation system daily.
• Actively participate in all ongoing educational programs.

Qualifications

• Active registration with CLHA.
• Up-to-date immunization record, including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner. Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

Accessibility

If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].