Health Care Aide (HCA)- SE Area - Driver

Saige Homecare; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency in Calgary is seeking Health Care Aides to provide essential daily care for clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have Health Care Aide Certification, be registered in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, and possess a valid driver's license. Flexible scheduling is available, and competitive wages based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

24 hours On Call support

Ongoing and free training in specialized care areas

Rewards for career milestones

Respectful and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 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 dated within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one.
• Drivers License and willingness to drive from home to home.

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.
• 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.

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

Supporting Areas (with guidance from our Nurse Managers)

• 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.