Health Care Aide - HCA- (66.26.15)

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide compassionate client care on Saturdays, 7:00 am to 3:15 pm, 15.5 hours biweekly. You will follow care plans, assist with meals, medications, hygiene, and daily living activities.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaboration with families and staff, and maintaining safety and dignity for clients. A valid HCA certificate, First Aid/CPR, and a current criminal record check are required.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from Alberta health Services is required.
• First Aid and CPR Level C must be current.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Follow client care plans and deliver high quality client care.
• Prepare meals and snacks per meal plan.
• Assist with medications using Catalyst system, per Excel policies.
• Perform general household duties including cleaning, laundry, snow removal, lawn care.
• Maintain documentation such as scorecards and medical records.
• Assist with hygiene and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and use de-escalation techniques.
• Support clients in appointments and activities.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns; accompany to appointments as needed.
• Liaise with families and other professionals to share client information.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Emotional support

Time management

Communication

Education

HCA certificate

Enrolment in CLHA Directory

Tools

Catalyst System

Job description

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

Description

Hours of Work :Sats. 7a-3:15p (15.5 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR66)

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