Health Care Aide | Casual (Weekends Required)

Sienna Senior Living; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

SOAR – Share Ownership and Reward

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Fort Saskatchewan Care Community in Alberta. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centered care, forming relationships with residents and supporting daily living activities.

The position reports to a Wellness Manager and offers competitive salary, health benefits, and professional growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide program from an approved college.
• Demonstrated compassionate care for seniors.
• Strong communication and bedside care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and assistance to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living (eating, dressing, hygiene).
• Deliver resident care and services per care plans.
• Encourage use of mobility aids and sensory devices.
• Administer prescribed medications under supervision of a health professional.
• Support resident comfort, well-being, and engagement in programs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Bedside care

Communication skills

ADL assistance

Education

Health Care Aide program

Job description

$23.21

This posting is for an existing vacancy .

Health Care Aide - Alberta

Fort Saskatchewan Care Community

Rate of Pay: $23.21

This posting is for an existing vacancy .

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Fort Saskatchewan Care Community their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to a Wellness Manager, the Health Care Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.

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What Sienna Offers

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Fort Saskatchewan Care Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Health Care Aide, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with the residents and their family members, offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

How You’ll Succeed

• Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance
• support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care
• Provide Resident Care and Services
• aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
• with additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional
• ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.
• Support Resident Comfort & Well-being
• provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care
• encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individual or in groups

Who You Are

• You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully
• You have completed a Health Care Aide program from an approved college
• You are detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents
• You exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors

What You Need To Know

• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

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