Health Care Aide Day 0.56 FTE Temporary 7am to 3pm

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Devonshire Care Centre is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct personal and nursing care under supervision. You will support residents with restorative care, ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming, while observing and reporting changes in their condition.

The role emphasizes following resident care plans, accurate documentation, and teamwork with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as recognized by Alberta Health Services.
• Preferred: experience with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility; willingness to complete a specialty course.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal and nursing care under supervision according to the care plan.
• Assist with restorative care, ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical and emotional condition.
• Maintain accurate records reflecting residents’ condition, care, and treatments.

Skills

Self-directed

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker qualification

Job description

Active CLHA Registration is required

A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK COMPLETED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse and supervision by the Resident Care Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents in accordance with the policies and work routines of Devonshire care Centre.
• Assists in providing restorative care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.
• Knows and understands the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the resident care plans and provides consistent, quality care as outlined in the care plan.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required and reports and records any changes to appetite and/or hydration.
• Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each residents’ condition, care, and specific treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as recognized by Alberta Health Services.
• Preferred: Experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility. For those working on specialized units (i.e., Alzheimer’s), a willingness to complete a course on the specialty.

SKILLS

• You are a self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Attention to detail, above average problem-solving skills and effective time management skills are a must.
• Strong customer service skills and a focus on promoting positive working relationships with residents, families, and co-workers.