Health Care Aide - Regular Part Time [SN2 wE3 0.80] - AgeCare Shawnee.

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Shawnee in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join the care team. Under supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will deliver basic resident care and support daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort.

You will perform bathing, transfers, feeding assistance, routine treatments, and accompany residents to meals and activities, following care plans and facility procedures. English fluency and a PCA/HCA certificate are required, with CLHA registration encouraged.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in continuing care or related environment.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA certificate (2002 or greater).
• Active registration with CLHA.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents per protocol.
• Assist with transfers using appropriate equipment and belts.
• Feed and assist with meals according to the care plan.
• Provide routine treatments under supervision of a Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to move around the facility and to dining areas.
• Support residents during meals and social activities.
• Accompany residents to beauty parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Always wear a transfer belt.

Skills

English fluency

Resident care experience

Education

PCA/HCA certificate (2002 or later)

CLHA registration

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare Shawnee

Address:50 Shawnee St SW, Calgary AB

FTE: 0.80

Employment Type: Regular Part Time

The Opportunity

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care. The Health Care Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, applies their knowledge and skills in order to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.

What You Will Do

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times. Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals. Moving can be assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids: walkers, wheelchairs and other types of positioning chairs (i.e. Broda Chairs).
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.
• Always wear a transfer belt.

What You Bring

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.