Health Care Aide - Part Time

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming environment. As a Health Care Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their personal care needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. This position allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of aging adults while working in a resident-centered community. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a fulfilling career where your skills and compassion will shine, and be part of a team that truly values its residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medication administration, and housekeeping.
• Respond to medical emergencies and follow care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Infection Control procedures

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

Health Care Aide certification

Medication Administration Course

Job description

Let us welcome you home to Aspen Ridge in Red Deer, AB.

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 honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavors.

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

Responsibilities

1. Assist residents with move ins and facility orientation
2. Perform light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
3. Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
4. Simple transfers
5. Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
6. Assist with resident laundry and meal service as needed
7. Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
8. Administer, monitor and record medication administration
9. Work with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
10. Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adults
11. Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
12. Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention through safe work practices and procedures
13. Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

1. Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
2. Registered with provincial Health Care Registry
3. Completion of Medication Administration Course
4. Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
5. Demonstrate Infection Control procedures
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
7. Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
8. Superior oral and written communication skills
9. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
10. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
11. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
12. Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Conditions of Employment

1. Completion of CPR and First Aid
2. Clear Police Information Check
3. COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.