Health Care Aide - Leduc

Bedrock Homes Limited; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living community in Leduc is seeking compassionate Health Care Aides. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and ensuring quality service for elderly residents. Ideal candidates will hold a Health Care Aide Certificate and have strong communication skills. Flexible part-time and full-time positions are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Flexible health spending account

Company-matched RRSP program

Personal time off (PTO) days

Opportunities for career progression

Shift premiums for evening/weekend hours

Dedicated training & education team

Qualifications

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• Experience with elderly and disabled individuals preferred.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service according to the care plan.
• Assist residents with personal care, meal services, and mobility.
• Report observations and concerns to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication in English

Emotional intelligence

Experience working with elderly and disabled

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Registered on the Alberta HCA Directory

Job description

Are you a compassionate, caring, and dedicated healthcare professional? Come grow your career with Lifestyle Options!

Lifestyle Options takes tremendous pride in operating supportive living communities with professional staff that foster healthy aging and champion residents’ freedom, choice, and independence.

At Lifestyle Options, we care for our residents, and we also care for our employees. We're committed to your wellbeing, and we strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment for our staff. You will be joining a team of supportive healthcare professionals and leaders who want to see you excel in your career.

We are currently searching for Health Care Aides to join our team. We have multiple positions available, from part-time to full-time, on both day and evening shifts. These positions are located at our Leduc location.

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse and Supervisor, the Health Care Aide will collaborate with their team to ensure resident care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality, inclusive of a home-like environment.

You'll Enjoy Benefits Such As

• A comprehensive benefit plan
• A flexible health spending account
• Company-matched RRSP program for full-time employees
• Personal time off (PTO) days
• Opportunities for career progression
• Shift premiums available for evening and weekend hours
• A training & education team dedicated to your learning and career development

What You Bring to the Role:

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate
• Registered on the Alberta HCA Directory
• Experience working with the elderly and disabled (preferred)
• Palliative Care experience (asset)
• Ability to deliver, practice, and role-model person-centered care, respecting residents and families as equal partners in care planning
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication in both written and verbal English
• Ability to work with exposure to infection and infectious diseases

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide quality service according to the care plan
• Assist residents with personal care, meal service, mobility, recreational activities, and leisure activities as applicable
• Carry out authorized procedures for specific resident needs
• Accurately report and document all service hours and activities
• Assist with medication administration as per standards
• Report observations and concerns to healthcare professionals
• Interact daily with residents' family members and caregivers
• Physically able to assist with all aspects of resident care and transport, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting