Health care aide -Day shift -Temporary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct personal and nursing care for residents at Devonshire Care Center.

Under supervision, you will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming and restorative care, following care plans and documenting changes in condition. You will support meal service, hydration, and record-keeping, while promoting respectful relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold CHLA license and PSL course or equivalent.
• Experience with seniors in care facilities preferred.
• Willingness to complete unit-specific training on specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal and nursing care per care plans.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Assist with meal service and nourishment delivery.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition.
• Maintain records of residents' care and treatments.

Education

CHLA License

PSW course or equivalent

Job description

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 Center.

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:

• CHLA License
• 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.