Health Care Aide (HCA) - Temporary

Optimaliving; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking compassionate Health Care Aides to provide essential personal care and support to residents. This temporary position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of aging adults, ensuring their comfort and dignity. You will be part of a dedicated team, delivering hands-on care, assisting with daily activities, and fostering a warm, welcoming environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you. Join us in making a difference this summer!

Qualifications

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and support for residents.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with meal services.
• Respond calmly to medical emergencies and follow Care Plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

Health Care Aide Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Red Deer in Red Deer, Alberta.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavours.

We are currently seeking Health Care Aides to join our team that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

***Please note this is a Temporary position for Summer 2025***

Responsibilities

• Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
• Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
• Simple transfers
• Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
• Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
• Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
• Working with residents to meet care requirements
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
• Registered with provincial health care registry
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check