Health Care Aide – AgeCare South Terrace

ARTS LOUNGE MAGAZINE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta is hiring a part-time Health Care Aide to join the medical team. You will support residents with daily living activities under the supervision of a Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities include personal care, transfers, feeding assistance, routine treatments, and helping residents move around the facility. Fluency in English and an HCA/PCA certificate are required or preferred, with CLHA registration being an asset.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Post-secondary education 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.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers using mechanical aids and PPE.
• Feed/assist with feeding during meals.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under supervision.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist to and from Dining Room for meals; assist with mobility aids.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy activities.
• Support residents in daily activities and participate as part of the care team.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PCA/HCA 2002 Certificate

CLHA registration

Post-secondary education

Job description

AgeCare Ltd. is hiring a part-time Health Care Aide to join their medical team at Edmonton, Alberta. As a HCA, you will work 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. Also, the HCA will be under the supervision of a Staff Nurse.

Alongside this, the HCA will perform the following responsibilities:

• 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.

Applications are open until the vacancy is occupied.

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There are benefits for working there. You receive competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off. Also, there are opportunities for further training, education, as well advancement. As a non-biased hospital, everyone is respected and valued regardless of culture. Your work is recognised and rewarded.

To be eligible for this application, you must have:

• 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).