Health Care Aide (HCA), Farsi Speaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

On-call support

Ongoing RN-led training

Career milestone rewards

Respectful and supportive environment

Job summary

SAIGE Homecare is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide in-home and facility-based care to Calgary clients. You will assist with bathing, meals, mobility, medication reminders, and personal hygiene while documenting care in our mobile app.

Under Nurse Managers, you will support clients, families, and our team to promote quality of life and independence. Flexible full- and part-time schedules, competitive wages, and ongoing RN-led training are offered.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certification or equivalent education required.
• Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory required.
• HCP/BLS CPR Certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Vulnerable Sector police check within last 6 months or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive between clients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Education

Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education

Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

HCP/BLS CPR Certification

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search

Driver's License

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 Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• 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 look forward to hearing from you!

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.