Health Care Aide

Saint Elizabeth; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for residents. As a Health Care Aide, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of seniors, ensuring they receive compassionate and respectful care tailored to their needs. This position offers a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive team setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Bonus

Competitive Shift Premiums

Education Bursaries

Tuition Assistance

Ongoing Training

Mentorship Programs

Group Benefits

RRSP Pension

Exclusive Staff Perks

Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Current immunization record, including a TB test within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and activities of daily living as per care plans.
• Assist with medication management and report changes in resident conditions.
• Maintain accurate documentation daily.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Conflict Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered with Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

Job description

The Bow River Seniors Lodge is a 60-unit Supported Living facility in Canmore, Alberta: 30 units SL4 and 30 units SL4D. SE Health (SE) will provide care management services, and Bow Valley Regional Housing (BVRH) will offer hospitality and accommodations services.

SE Health HCAs are highly skilled. We focus on providing care and promoting independence for our residents through a client- and family-centered approach grounded in current research. Joining SE Health means becoming part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you'll apply your skills and compassion to support residents in living and aging well. Your work will make a meaningful difference in their lives, and they will impact yours. This position is for our facility in Canmore.

Now offering a Relocation Bonus!

Competitive Shift Premiums available for evening, night, and weekend shifts!

Sign-on Bonus: $2000 for Full-time, $1000 for Part-time

Status: Full-time/Part-time/Casual

Why join our team?

• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive staff perks and discounts.
• Professional Development. We offer education bursaries, Tuition Assistance, ongoing training, and mentorship programs. Our clinical teams support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care to ensure you can provide the best for our residents.
• Career Growth. As a large national organization, SE Health provides opportunities to explore different roles and locations or move into supporting or leadership positions, allowing you to leverage and expand your skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Care Aide is a vital member of the care team, providing resident care using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates current research into practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver hospitality model services including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, meal assistance, porter services, and recreational activities as per individual care plans.
• Assist with medication management as per resident care plans.
• Report changes in resident conditions and other relevant information promptly to the LPN.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt routines to meet resident needs.
• Provide quality care according to care plans and SE policies, participating in updates and development of care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation daily.
• Engage actively in ongoing educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Current immunization record, including a TB test within the past year.
• Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Checks issued within the last 90 days.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills.
• Compassionate, respectful, and professional demeanor with conflict management skills.
• This role is physically demanding, requiring dexterity, sensory ability, lifting up to 55 pounds, walking, standing, bending, and reaching.

About SE Health

At SE, we are passionate about our work. We bring hope and happiness to clients across Canada, treating everyone with dignity and compassion. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we prioritize knowledge sharing, high-quality care, and supporting clients' health and wellbeing goals. We offer a welcoming, inclusive workplace with competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work-life balance. We look forward to you joining our team.

For health and safety, SE Health requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning both doses received and 14 days elapsed since the last dose.

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