Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare McKenzie Towne-1

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering seniors in a person-centered environment. As a Health Care Aide, you'll provide essential personal care, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents while upholding the organization's values of dignity and respect. This role is perfect for those motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. If you have a strong commitment to serving seniors and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to be part of this rewarding journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program or equivalent with 500 hours of theory & practicum.
• Experience working with seniors in community health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents under supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients and nursing equipment.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus skills

Personal care duties knowledge

Education

Graduate of Health Care Aide program

Provincial equivalent certificate program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare McKenzie Towne

Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare McKenzie Towne

Apply locations Calgary, Alberta, Canada time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24_03959

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
• Observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• Attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!