Health Care Aide Regular Part Time [VV HCA M5 0.42] AgeCare Valleyview

AgeCare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care provider is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to join their team in Medicine Hat, Canada. In this role, you will provide resident-focused care, monitor changes in resident status, and assist residents in community activities while ensuring their safety and dignity. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Health Care Aide certificate and be fluent in English, along with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course and registered in the Health Care Aide Directory.
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident focused care working within full scope of practice.
• Observe residents for changes and incorporate observations into care plans.
• Assist residents in moving about the community and participating in functions.
• Report any unsafe activities to prevent harm.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility in a demanding environment

Education

Health Care Aide certificate course

Job description

Opportunity

As a Health Care Aide, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to your full scope of practise and provide resident focused care
• Observe resident for any changes in status, and share any observations for incorporation into care plans
• Assist and accompany residents in moving about the community with walking as well as participate in functions
• Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injure a resident

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course and registered in the Health Care Aide Directory
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation
• Strong planning, follow up, time management & organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible within demanding environment
• Demonstrates AgeCare values and an empathetic attitude and approach in working with others

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!