Health Care Aide (HCA)

Saige Homecare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

On-call support

Free training

Career milestone rewards

Supportive environment

Job summary

Saige Homecare is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide in-home care to clients in Calgary, with flexible full/part-time hours across North and South Calgary. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and documentation via a mobile app.

Pay starts at $18/hour, with experience-based progression and supportive Nurse Managers. Requirements include HCA certification or equivalent, Alberta registration, CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and a

Qualifications

• HCA Certification or equivalent education required.
• Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta is required.
• Valid HCP/BLS CPR or willingness to obtain it; updated background check within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care per client care plan.
• Communicate with clients, office staff, and Nurse Managers.
• Collaborate with client/family to enhance quality of life.
• Build relationships with clients, families, Saige Team.
• Monitor health changes and report to Nurse Managers.
• Document care using the mobile app.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certification

Registration with Alberta HCAs/LPNs

Tools

Mobile home care app

Job description

SAIGE Homecare is an established home care agency that has been serving the Calgary community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our Nurse Managed Client Centered Care and a high level of professionalism.

The role of a Health Care Aide at Saige Homecare is a critical one for those who depend on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, help with exercises, and personal hygiene. Saige Health Care Aide's also provide companionship and social engagement, do light housekeeping, and cook nutritious meals for our clients. Health Care Aides typically work with seniors and individuals requiring care in their own homes or facility settings.

Pay: starting at $18 per hour, based on experience

Shift/Schedules: Full time & part time hours, flexible schedules. Clients across Calgary in North and South areas.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized care according to the client’s custom care plan.
• Communicate effectively with clients, office staff, and Nurse Managers
• Collaborate with the client, family, and the Saige team to set and achieve common goals related to quality of life for the clients.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, families, and the Saige Team
• Monitor and report changes in health to the Nurse Managers
• Documentation via mobile home care app

With guidance from our Nurse Managers, Saige Homecare HCA's provide support in the following areas:

• Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, peri care, toileting
• Medication administration and assistance, as directed by a Nurse Manager
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household management: light housekeeping, assistance to and from appointments and other outings
• Companionship and social engagement

Requirements for Employment:

• Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education.
• Registration on the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta.
• Valid HCP/BLS CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain one.
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search) dated within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one.
• Drivers License and willingness to drive from home to home

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience and education.
• Flexible schedules
• 24 hours On Call support
• Ongoing and free training in specialized care areas by Registered Nurses
• Rewards for career milestones
• Respectful and supportive working environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.