Health Care Aide

Seasons-Retirement-Communities; High River; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe workplace

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Warm culture

Job summary

Seasons Retirement Communities in High River invites a part-time Care Attendant to provide person-centered care, ensure safety, and nurture relationships with residents. You will administer safe care, assist with daily living, and collaborate with the Health and Wellness Manager to meet medical and emotional needs.

We value compassion, effective communication, and the ability to organize a shifting workload.

Qualifications

• Registered with College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (ALBERTA candidates only).
• Knowledge of medical equipment is an asset or ability to learn with training.
• Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of Seasons' residents.
• Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload during shifts.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion.
• Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons).
• Follow infection control measures to enhance safety and wellbeing.
• Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks and laundry as assigned.
• Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs in collaboration with Health and Wellness Manager.

Skills

LPN registration

First Aid & CPR

Compassion & empathy

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Medical equipment knowledge

Education

Alberta CLHA registration

Tools

Blood pressure monitor

Oximeter

Glucometer (training)

Job description

660-7th Street NW High River, AB T1V 1S7

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Care Attendant. This role will make a difference every day in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care, memorable moments by nurturing relationships with our residents and providing safety and wellbeing of our residents and their families' and other staff.

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction of Seasons' residents

• Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons)

• As part of the care team, follow infection control measures (per Company's policies/procedures) to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff

• Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks and laundry of residents as assigned

• Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager

What You'll Bring

• Registered with and in good standing with the College of License Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA) – (Alberta Candidates only)

• Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training)

• Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of Seasons' residents

• Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions

• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you're supported and appreciated

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people's lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory.

• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required .

Part Time Temporary Hourly

Care - SL4D - Line #10 - Nights (11PM - 715Am) - 31 hours biweekly
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