Health Care Aide - AgeCare Miller Crossing

Bloom Limited Partnership; Canada; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AgeCare Miller Crossing is seeking a compassionate Personal Care/Health Aide to assist residents with daily activities including bathing, feeding, transfers, and mobility support. The role involves following care plans, using lifting aids, and working under the direction of nursing staff to ensure resident comfort and safety.

Experience in continuing care is preferred; English fluency is required, with PCA/HCA certification or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the care plan and water temperature procedures.
• Transfer/assist residents with bed transfers using lifts and transfer devices.
• Feed and assist residents at meals per dietary plans.
• Provide routine treatments and care under nurse direction.
• Assist residents with mobility and activity participation.
• Escort residents to dining rooms, beauty parlor, therapy, and recreation areas.

Skills

Fluent English

Care experience

Education

PCA/HCA Certificate

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare Miller Crossing Address: 14251- 50 Street, Edmonton AB T5A 5J4 Employment Type: Casual

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.

We value diversity and inclusion.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

Guiding principles of: 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