Health care aide 0.56 FTE Evening Temporary position

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to provide direct personal and nursing care under the supervision of registered staff at Devonshire care Centre. Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming, and meal service, while observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition.

Graduate of an approved HCA/PSW program is required; experience with seniors and willingness to pursue specialty training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker program or equivalent.
• Experience with seniors or chronic care residents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal and nursing care under supervision in accordance with care plans.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical and emotional condition.
• Maintain accurate records of residents' condition and care.
• Assist with meal service and nourishment delivery as required.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Health Care Aide / PSW program

Job description

Active CLHA Registration is required

A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK COMPLETED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse and supervision by the Resident Care Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents in accordance with the policies and work routines of Devonshire care Centre.
• Assists in providing restorative care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.
• Knows and understands the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the resident care plans and provides consistent, quality care as outlined in the care plan.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required and reports and records any changes to appetite and/or hydration.
• Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each residents’ condition, care, and specific treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as recognized by Alberta Health Services.

Preferred:

• Experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility.
• For those working on specialized units (i.e., Alzheimer’s), a willingness to complete a course on the specialty.

SKILLS

• You are a self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Attention to detail, above average problem-solving skills and effective time management skills are a must.
• Strong customer service skills and a focus on promoting positive working relationships with residents, families, and co-workers.