Health Care Aide

Covenant Living; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Health Care Aides. This role is integral to providing quality care in a supportive, home-like environment. You will assist residents with personal care, promote their independence, and ensure their dignity and privacy are respected. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and respect, and contribute to the well-being of those in need in your community.

Qualifications

• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents in personal care and social activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold resident dignity and choice.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Dementia Education

Job description

Buffalo Grace Manor, 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Req #819

Thursday, January 9, 2025

About the Organization:

Is contributing to a mission-driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision-making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is 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.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

• Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
• Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
• And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home… you have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and create a caring and compassionate environment.

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 care in 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

PLEASE NOTE:

Covenant Care offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 6 months ahead of your commencement date. Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Person Screening processing is taking much longer than typical (3 to 4 weeks) and that commencing the process in advance is advisable. Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment. Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Buffalo Grace Manor, 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada