Health Care Aide

Covenant Living; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Care is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents in a compassionate, home-like setting. You will assist with personal care, social activities and enabling independence, while upholding residents' dignity, privacy and cultural values.

Key requirements include a recognized Health Care Aide Certificate, Grade 12, English fluency, and vaccination as per policy. Dementia education and French language skills are assets; computer skills are valued.

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’s OHS policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in a home-like environment honoring resident choice, dignity, privacy and individuality.
• Assist residents with personal care, social support, and participation in recreation and leisure activities.
• Communicate effectively (reading, writing, verbal, and listening) to implement plans and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of information.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and promote teamwork.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

French asset

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12

Health Care Aide Certificate

Enrollment in Alberta HCA Directory

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 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.

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