Health Care Aide

Covenant Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Care is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents in a home-like setting, promoting independence, dignity and privacy. You will assist with personal care, social activities and recreation, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to our mission and policies.

Strong communication in English is required; French is an asset. A Grade 12, HCA certificate, and enrollment in the Alberta HCA Directory are necessary. Vaccination per policy is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Dementia education an asset.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to speak French an asset.
• Computer skills an asset.
• Vaccination against required communicable diseases per Covenant Care policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in a home-like environment that respects resident choice, dignity, privacy and independence.
• Assist residents with personal care, social support, and participation in recreation and leisure activities.
• Communicate effectively (reading, writing, verbal articulation, listening) to implement plans and Covenant Care protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Support residents and families during end-of-life care with respect and compassion.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Active listening

Education

Grade 12

HCA Certificate

Enrollment in AHC Directory

Dementia education

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

As a member of the care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support to residents, their family and visitors in a home-like environment that enables independence, choice, dignity, privacy and individuality. An individual in this position assists residents as necessary in areas of personal care, social support, and assisting residents to participate in recreation and leisure activities.

The position requires the ability to communicate in all forms (reading, writing, clear verbal articulation and active listening) to implement recommendations and develop plans and procedures in accordance with Covenant Care’s protocol and also with applicable legislation. Information learned and shared is extremely sensitive, and it is expected that the Health Care Aide maintains absolute confidentiality.

• This position is responsible for providing resident carein a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, culture, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment.


• Ensuring service is provided in a manner reflective of Covenant Care’s standards.


• Maintaining a close working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.


• Consistently promoting teamwork and cooperation within the team.

In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

This position will:

• Model the organization's mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively


• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 required


• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate


• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory


• Dementia education an asset


• 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred


• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently


• Ability to speak French an asset


• Computer skills an asset


• This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy