Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Riverview-2

AgeCare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Canada is looking for a Health Care Aide to provide personal care to residents. Candidates should have graduated from a Health Care Aide program and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include responding to client concerns, maintaining a safe environment, and working closely with seniors to ensure their safety and well-being. This position demands compassion and respect in serving vulnerable adults and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.
• Must provide a complete Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Observe and report any concerns regarding client safety.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults.
• Promote the organization's values and philosophy.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills

Knowledge of providing personal care duties

Education

Graduate of Health Care Aide program or equivalent

Job description

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

• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To 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;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations 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!