Health Care Aide - 7 On/7 Off in Indigenous Community

Fort McKay First Nation; Fort McKay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McKay First Nation is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and companionship for seniors and clients in Fort McKay, AB. The role reports to the Riverside Care Facility Nursing Supervisor and follows a seven days on, seven days off shift rotation.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor health status, and collaborate with licensed health professionals to support residents.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate from an Accredited College/Program is required.
• Experience in care of elderly, persons with disabilities, convalescent care, or in a related field is required.
• TDG and WHMIS certification required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required.
• Completion of Indigenous awareness and sensitivity training is required.
• Privacy training is required.
• Experience working in an Indigenous community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is considered an asset.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract is required.
• Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility and exercises.
• Supervise exercise, arrange leisure activities, and accompany patients on outside activities.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient status; report observations to nursing staff.
• Administer first aid when needed and assist with medications under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness, space sanitation, and daily records.
• Transport patients between facilities and assist with routine housekeeping tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare team.

Skills

Health Care Certificate

Elderly care experience

BCLS-HCP

TDG/WHMIS

Indigenous awareness training

Privacy training

Driver's Licence

Criminal Record Check

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Fort McKay First Nation is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and companionship for seniors and clients in Fort McKay, AB. The role reports to the Riverside Care Facility Nursing Supervisor and follows a seven days on, seven days off shift rotation.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor health status, and collaborate with licensed health professionals to support residents.