Health Care Aide - Lacombe

CBI Home Health; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking compassionate health care team members to provide personal care in clients' homes, promoting their independence and safety. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate or Equivalent and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include personal care, documenting client conditions, and working flexible hours. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits packages

Paid orientation and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate or Equivalent required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months.
• Proof of a negative TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in their home.
• Support clients to be safe and independent in community settings.
• Document and report any changes in clients' conditions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Reliability

Organization skills

Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs.

Ability to communicate in other languages

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or Equivalent

Job description

Do your life’s best work with us!

CBI Home Health is dedicated to improving the lives of both our clients and our health care team members. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the Personal Protective Equipment (E.g. gloves, masks, eye protection) training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.

We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home, with a balance of teamwork and independence. We have a team of Supervisors and motivated colleagues who are excited to meet and support you!

Here’s a Look At Our Total Rewards

• Competitive wages and benefits packages
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Reward and recognition programs

Your role with clients

As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in our community settings, as possible, helping them to live their best lives. You will provide personal care to clients in their home, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Your Health Care Aide Certificate or Equivalent
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
• Proof of a negative TB test within your life time
• Commitment to work every other weekend
• Ability to travel home to home within the community - must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and a reliable vehicle
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with ability to communicate in other languages an asset
• Reliability and strong organization skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)

Hours Available

Monday - Friday + Every other Saturday and Sunday 3pm-11pm

About Us

For millions of Canadians, CBI Home Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca.

CBI Home Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

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