Health Care Aide (Part-time)

Natural Factors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is looking for a compassionate Health Care Aide to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential personal care to residents, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing various challenges. Join a team that values hope, service, and community, and contribute to creating a supportive environment for all. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Provide personal care to residents as outlined in care plans.
• Assist with lifts and transfers while ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform care tasks under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Education

Health Care Aide Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. We also support individuals facing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs, living out our mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life—there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Mission and Values Statement

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

1. Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
3. Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
4. Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary

The Health Care Aide (HCA) performs care tasks under the direction and instruction from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and specific supervision of the Resident Care Manager (RCM). The HCA works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting residents meet their personal care needs as outlined in resident Care Plans.

HCA provides safe and competent care within scope of practice by following the policies, procedures, and standards of care for the nursing department. This includes medical assistance, utilizing proper body mechanics, performing lifts and transfers as indicated by the care plan, and proper utilization of infection prevention and control strategies.

All activities carried out by the HCA are consistent with The Salvation Army mission, values, policies, and procedures.