Health Care Aide (PEARPL)

Connecting-Care-; Hythe; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting-Care- in Alberta is seeking Casual Health Care Aides to support Residents in a vibrant community. You will collaborate with Residents and families, follow the Eden Philosophy, and work with a care team to provide comprehensive services while upholding safety and dignity.

Role entails documentation, medication assistance, and participation in daily rounds and meetings to improve Resident experience in a supportive, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a recognized Health Care Aide program with active certification.
• Preference for CPR/BLS current registration.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector within 3 months.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Document all involvement, observations, incidents, safety concerns and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Complete daily documentation in charts, electronic health records, wound care binders, medication administration assistance, and other care tracking tools.
• Track resident supply levels and ensure timely availability to prevent disruption.
• Provide medication assistance following MAP practices and medication rights.
• Identify health, safety or maintenance issues and report them.
• Ensure Infection Prevention and Control practices are followed.
• Foster relationships with residents, families, visitors and care partners.
• Assist with non-clinical tasks (laundry, housekeeping, meals) to enhance Resident experience.
• Participate in meetings and provide feedback on changes or concerns.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents and document as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Person Directed Care

Team player

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

Professional demeanor

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Health Care Aide program with active certification

CPR/BLS certification

Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Health Records

Internet

Job description

Role Overview

As a Health Care Aide (HCA) your role is critical in maintaining the vibrancy and positive culture in the Communit y. Using a collaborative approach with Residents and their entire Care Team including the Resident’s family, external health care professional s and our own employee care partners, you are responsible for coordinating and providing all Resident services while ensuring excellent hospitality. You will model a healthy Community culture aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all.

You will encourage Residents and their family (if applicable) to actively participate in developing a community that supports independence and ongoing companionship. You must focus your efforts on embracing the Eden Philosophy of care by striving towards the alleviation of the three plagues - loneliness, helplessness and boredom. To do this you must collaborate with the Care Partner team to identify ways to deepen relationships, create meaning, and aid the Residents in being the decision-makers in their lives.

We are looking for Casual Health Care Aides

Key Accountabilities

• Provide documentation of all involvement or observations made in incidents, safety concerns, audit results, resident and family concerns, care partner concerns and other regulatory reporting requirements.
  Ensure that documentation reflects residents’ life stories in addition to clinical details.
• Complete daily required documentation in charts, electronic health record, wound care binders, medication administration assistance, and bath temperature sheets and other care tracking tools /documentation as assigned, to ensure quality and compliance.
• Tracks resident supply levels are consistently tracked and requested timely from family or appropriate provider to ensure availability and no disruption to the resident.
• Provides medication assistance to the Residents following all regulatory, community wellness strategy Medication Assistance Program (MAP) practices and applicable Rights of medication administration.
• Identifies health, safety or maintenance issues, actions and reports issues as required.
• Ensures appropriate implementation of Infection Prevention and Control practices as per Environmental Public Health.
• Provide impartial support, care and excellent relationship building skills to nurture, understand, and respect residents, families, visitors, and all care partners.
• Ensure all safe practices are followed in role specific duties including but not limited to the use of lifts, transfer belts, sharps, chemicals and any other equipment or supply that is required for HCA use.
• Seek information and education from the LPN or designate on any role specific task that may be new or unfamiliar to ensure safe practices are met.
• On time completion of all annual mandatory education required by provincial regulations and the organization.
• Participate and engage in Employee Care Partner meetings, daily huddles, workplace surveys or other required meetings and providing feedback on work related changes or concerns that need to be implemented.
  Focus on building trust and a sense of teamwork to ensure exceptional care.
• Assist with non-clinical tasks such as laundry, garbage removal, supporting resident attendance at resident events where appropriate, serving and joining resident meals to ensure excellence in Resident experience.
  Foster connections that promote a sense of community and joy.
• Actively participates in the response to all emergency codes, medical and nonmedical incidents within the community and provides feedback and documentation as needed.
• All other duties as delegated by LPN, Wellness Manager/Supervisor or designate.

Required Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• Graduate from a recognized Health Care Aide program with active certification status under Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Preference will be given to candidates with current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid and current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently in English.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Commitment to Person Directed Care
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stress, pressure or escalated circumstances
• Being a patient team player– flexible, positive motivator,and professional role model
• Competent in using the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic health records and the Internet.
• Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to push, pull, lift 50 pounds unassisted, and able to walk and stand for extended periods of time

Additional Preferred Education and Skills

• Completion of applicable courses (e.g. Preventing Resident Abuse, Customer Service, Infection Control, Back Care, Dementia, WHMIS)
• Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred

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