Health Care Aide - AgeCrae Dawson

AgeCare Ltd.; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

AgeCare Dawson in Chestermere, AB is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team. As an HCA, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe, basic resident care and support daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, transfers, meals, following care plans, and helping residents participate in activities, while upholding our values of dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP and water temperature procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers using ceiling/mechanical lifts and transfer belts.
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment times.
• Refer to care plans for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility and to dining areas.
• Support residents' movement with or without mechanical aids.
• Accompany residents to beauty parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.

Skills

English fluency

Resident care

Education

PCA/HCA certificate

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

The Opportunity As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care. The Health Care Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, applies their knowledge and skills in order to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.

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.
• Always wear a transfer belt.

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).

Great Pay & Benefits:

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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

Work Location: AgeCare Dawson Address: 77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5

FTE: 0.40 Employment Type: Regular Part Time

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.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our 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