Health Care Aide - Temp Part Time [GL HCA PUMD2 0.80] - AgeCare Glenmore

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their team in Calgary. The role involves providing compassionate care to seniors, ensuring their dignity and respect. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide certificate and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates AgeCare values and an empathetic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident focused care under supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Observe changes in resident status and incorporate observations into care plans.
• Assist residents in moving about the community and participate in functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

Recognized Health Care Aide certificate course

Job description

The 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!