Health Care Aide (HCA - 20.26.08)

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide in-home care and support for clients in their own residences. You will follow care plans, assist with meals and personal care, and contribute to a safe, comfortable living environment.

The role requires an HCA certificate, CLHA registration, current First Aid/CPR, and a satisfactory criminal record check. You will document care activities and collaborate with families and care professionals.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from an institution recognized by Alberta Health Services (CLHA directory) is mandated.
• Active registration and licensed with CLHA.
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory current 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.
• Assist with medications using Catalyst system and verify deliveries per policy.
• Perform general household duties including cleaning, vacuuming and laundry; outdoor tasks as needed (snow shoveling, lawn care).
• Maintain/update required documentation such as scorecards and medical records.
• Assist clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and use de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Support clients in attending appointments and activities.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report concerns to supervisor; accompany to appointments as necessary.
• Liaise with families, guardians and other professionals to share relevant information.

Education

HCA certificate

CLHA registration

First Aid & CPR Level C

Criminal record check

Job description

Excel Society
10216 124th St NW
Edmonton, AB T5N, CAN

Description

Hours of Work : Biweekly Sat. 8a-8p (12 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR20)

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 is mandate.
• Active registration and licensed with CLHA is required.
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.