Health Care Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 23,806,000 - 29,835,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is hiring a Health Care Aide for a permanent part-time position at Good Samaritan West Highland Centre in Lethbridge, AB. Work hours are 0700-1515 on the 2nd Floor, with ASAP start and 0.40 FTE. Wage range is CAD 20.77–CAD 26.03 per hour.

Join a not-for-profit, faith-based team committed to resident-centered care, dignity, privacy and a home-like environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support residents and families.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide certificate or equivalent is required.
• Grade 12 or GED is required.
• English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver resident care.
• Respect resident choices, dignity, privacy, independence, and cultural needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, meals, grooming, portering).
• Follow care plans and maintain GSS/GSC standards of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Grade 12 or GED

Job description

Location Good SamaritanWest Highland Centre
2687 Garry Drive West, Lethbridge, AB

Employment Type Permanent Part Time 0.40 FTE

Hours of Work 0700-1515 2nd Floor

Start Date ASAP

Wages $20.77 – $26.03

Employee Group AUPE

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Health Care Aide collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment:

• Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs
• Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
• Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice
• Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including development and updating of care guides/plans
• Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance residents/clients care

The ideal candidate will bring to this opportunity:

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
• Grade 12 or GED
• First Aide
• Alberta: Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Alberta: Food Safe Basic or equivalent
• Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.