Health Care Aide (HCA- 04.26.07)

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 8,266,000 - 11,021,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to support clients with daily living and personal care. You will follow care plans, assist with meals, hygiene, and accompany clients to appointments as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, using the Catalyst system for medication assistance, and liaising with families and team members while ensuring safety and compassionate support to clients.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from a recognized Alberta institution (enrolment in directory).
• Active CLHA registration/enrolment (mandatory).
• First Aid and CPR Level C certification maintained.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Follow client care plans and deliver high quality client care.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the meal plan.
• Assist with medications using the Catalyst system and verify deliveries.
• Perform household duties (cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, snow shovelling, lawn care).
• Maintain/upate documentation such as scorecards and medical records.
• Assist clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and de-escalation when needed.
• Support clients to attend appointments and activities, liaising with families and team members.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

First aid CPR

Education

HCA Certificate (Alberta)

Tools

Catalyst system

Job description

Hours of Work : Temp. Biweekly Sat. 11p-11a (12 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR4)

The Job Responsibilities are as follows:

• Following client care plan and delivering high quality client care.
• Preparing meals and snacks for clients according to the meal plan.
• Using Catalyst system while providing assistance with medications to clients on time according to Excel Policies and procedures and checking/receiving medication that arrive while on shift.
• Performing general household duties and maintenance such cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry; and also outside maintenance such as shovelling snow, cutting grass, and gardening.
• Maintaining/updating all required documentation such as scorecards, medical records, etc.
• Assisting clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Providing emotional support to clients and using de-escalation techniques to support clients.
• Supporting and assisting clients in maintaining appointments, activities, or programs.
• Monitoring client wellbeing, physical and mental condition closely and reporting concerns to supervisor. Accompanying clients to appointments as necessary.
• Liaising with families, guardians, professionals and other resource members of the client(s)’ support network, communicating relevant client information to other team members.

Requirements:

• HCA certificate from an institution recognized by Alberta health Services as evidenced through enrolment in the HCA Directory.
• Active registration and enrolment in CLHA.(Mandatory)
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.