Health care aide -Evening shift - Temporary

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

Job summary

Devonshire Care Center is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct personal and nursing care to residents under supervision. You will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming, and meal service, while monitoring and reporting changes in condition.

The role requires CHLA license and a Graduate of HCA/PSW program. Experience with seniors is preferred, and there is emphasis on strong communication and teamwork in a supportive care environment.

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 with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility; willingness to complete a course on a specialty for units like Alzheimer's.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming; support meal service and nourishment delivery.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Follow resident care plans and maintain consistent, quality care as outlined in the plan.
• Maintain records of residents' condition, care, and treatments; report any changes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Health Care Aide certificate / PSW certificate

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.