Health Care Aide

Se-Health; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education bursaries

Tuition support

Ongoing training

Mentorship

Pension plan

On-demand pay

Job summary

SE Health is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team serving residents in our facilities. You’ll provide compassionate personal care, assist with daily living activities, and support with medications per care plans.

You’ll work within a client- and family-centered approach, using current research to inform practice. This role offers competitive benefits, education bursaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered with the CLHA as a Health Care Aide.
• Immunization up to date with TB test.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check within past 12 months.
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, ADLs, laundry, light housekeeping per care plans.
• Assist with medications per care plan in the Medication Assistance Program.
• Report changes in resident conditions to the LPN promptly.
• Flexibly adjust routines to meet resident needs.
• Follow care plans and SE Health policies; participate in updating care plans.
• Chart daily in the approved documentation system.
• Participate in ongoing educational programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Organized

Job description

SE Health HCAs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a pay cheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in seniors living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.

Hours

1500-2100 (38.5 hrs. biweekly)

Rotation

Week 1: Mon, Tues Fri, Sat, Sun

Week 2: Thurs, Fri

Position Responsibilities

• Provide hospitality model service to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal delivery, orderly or porter service, assistance with recreational activities and leisure activities as per individual care plans.
• Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per resident care plan
• Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) to the LPN in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate needs of the resident.
• Provide quality service according to the Care Plan and SE Health policies & procedures, including participating in the development and updating of care plans.
• Charting within approved documentation system daily
• Actively participates in all ongoing educational programs

Qualifications

• Registered with the CLHA as a Health Care Aide
• Up to date immunization record including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

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