Health Care Aide

Seasons-Retirement-Communities; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Leadership development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Seasons-Retirement-Communities is seeking a dedicated Care Attendant to support residents with daily care, safety and wellbeing, while fostering compassionate relationships. Training on safe medication administration is provided, and you will collaborate with the health team to meet residents’ medical and emotional needs.

We offer a safe, inclusive workplace with competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for leadership development, and a warm culture dedicated to making residents’

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA) – Alberta candidates only.
• Knowledge of medical equipment (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer) or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction.
• Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons).
• Follow infection control measures to enhance 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.

Job description

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 .