Health Care Aide HCA - 15.26.08)

Excel Society; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Health Care Aide to support clients in a residential setting. The role involves following care plans, assisting with meals, medications using the Catalyst system, and maintaining documentation.

This position requires an HCA certificate recognized in Alberta, current First Aid and CPR Level C, and a satisfactory criminal record check. Candidates should be reliable, compassionate, and able to work shifts including biweekly Sundays.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from Alberta CLHA Directory
• First Aid & CPR Level C certification
• Satisfactory criminal record check

Responsibilities

• Follow client care plan and deliver high quality client care.
• Prepare meals and snacks for clients according to the meal plan.
• Use 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.
• Perform general household duties and maintenance such as cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry; outside maintenance like shovelling snow, mowing, and gardening.
• Maintain/update documentation such as scorecards, medical records, etc.
• Assist clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and use de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Support clients in maintaining appointments, activities, or programs.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report concerns to supervisor; accompany to appointments as necessary.
• Liaise with families, guardians, professionals and other support members of the client’s network.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HCA certificate (Alberta CLHA Directory)

First Aid & CPR Level C

Tools

Catalyst system

Job description

Excel Society

10216 124th St NW

Edmonton, AB T5N, CAN

Description

Hours of Work : Biweekly Sun. 11a-11p (12 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR15)

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 CLHA Directory.
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.