Health Care Aide - Regular Part time (BJP WG5 D5 0.57) - AgeCare Jasper Place

AgeCare Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Health Care Aides to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide personal care to seniors, ensuring their dignity and well-being. You will work closely with community care teams, responding to client needs and upholding the organization's values. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes health and safety. If you are driven by a passion for helping others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Health Care Aide program with minimum 500 hours of theory and practicum.
• Experience working with seniors in community health services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and take appropriate action.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer-Focused Approach

Personal Care Duties

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid Certification

Education

Health Care Aide Program

Job description

Health Care Aide - Regular Part-Time (BJP WG5 D5 0.57) - AgeCare Jasper Place

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Aide, reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers, provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill, under the supervision of their manager, while adhering to regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Do

1. Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken within your decision-making authority or communicate concerns to your supervisor.
2. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents'/clients' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment.
3. Observe and report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client safety, including physical environment, and implement interventions as directed.
4. Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed.
5. Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
6. Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
7. Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy, especially regarding ethics, morality, and integrity, as set out in the Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need

1. Graduate of a Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent with minimum 500 hours of theory and practicum).
2. Experience working with seniors in community health services.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Good organizational and time management skills.
5. Interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
6. Proven ability to perform personal care duties.
7. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification (recommended).
8. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting/transferring clients.
9. Provide a current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Background Check or willingness to obtain them.

If you are motivated by serving seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, we encourage you to join us!