Health Care Aide (HCA) River Ridge

parkplaceseniorsliving; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our interdisciplinary team. Under the direction of the Nurse, you will assist Residents with daily living activities, addressing personal, social, physical, and recreational needs while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Your role emphasizes dignity, patience, kindness, and a commitment to resident safety within our culture of safety and Park Place policies.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognized Health Care Aide certificate.
• Is registered with any required licensing body, organization, HCA directory, or registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living under the direction of the Nurse.
• Promote independence and optimal functioning of residents' mind, body, and spirit.
• Treat residents with dignity and demonstrate an attitude of caring.
• Maintain resident safety and contribute to our culture of safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patience and compassion

Organization

Equipment operation

Safety culture

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a recognized certificate as a Health Care Aide
• Is registered with any required licensing body, organization, HCA directory, or registry.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment and have a genuine interest in caring for Residents
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and compassion
• Highly organized and resourceful
• Operates related equipment
• Works in a team setting
• Collaborates and communicates with others in a respectful manner
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position