Health Care Aide-AgeCare McKenzie Towne

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team in Alberta. You will support residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and personal care, under supervision.

The role emphasizes resident dignity, safety, and comfort within established care plans. Requirements include a PCA/HCA certificate, active CLHA registration, one year of related experience preferred, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent education.
• Active registration with CLHA.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents to promote comfort with safe water temps.
• Assist with transfers using ceiling/mechanical lifts and PPE.
• Feed and assist residents during meals.
• Refer to care plans for resident diets.
• Provide routine treatments under direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel around the facility.
• Escort residents to the Dining Room for meals and to social/therapy activities.
• Support mobility with walkers, wheelchairs, and other positioning chairs.
• Accompany residents to the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.

Skills

English fluency

Education

PCA/HCA Certificate

Job description

The Opportunity

A Health Care Aide (HCA) works as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care, to meet individual needs within the level of knowledge, skill sets & competency.

What You Will Do

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times.
• Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals.
• Moving can be assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids: walkers, wheelchairs and other types of positioning chairs (i.e. Broda Chairs).
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.

What You Bring

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections.

With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect.

Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

AgeCare is a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support