Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Seton

Aster Joint Venture Limited Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our Calgary team in Alberta. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will deliver safe and thorough basic care to residents with dignity and compassion.

You will perform resident-focused tasks within your scope of practice, observe changes for care planning, assist mobility and activities, and maintain accurate documentation while upholding our values of trust, respect, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course and registration in the Health Care Aide Directory.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Solid planning, time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and stay flexible in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrates AgeCare values and an empathetic attitude toward others.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-focused care within full scope of practice.
• Observe residents for changes and contribute to care plans.
• Assist and accompany residents with mobility and participation in activities.
• Report unsafe activities that may harm residents.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Planning & time management

Empathetic attitude

Multi-tasking & flexibility

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Health Care Aide, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work to your full scope of practise and provide resident focused care
• Observe resident for any changes in status, and share any observations for incorporation into care plans
• Assist and accompany residents in moving about the community with walking as well as participate in functions
• Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injure a resident

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course and registered in the Health Care Aide Directory
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation
• Strong planning, follow up, time management & organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible within demanding environment
• Demonstrates AgeCare values and an empathetic attitude and approach in working with others

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