Health care aide Temporary 7am to 1:30pm/ 3pm

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Edmonton. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will provide direct personal and nursing care to residents according to the care plan and facility policies.

Qualified graduates of an approved HCA or PSW program are required; experience with seniors is preferred. Strong English communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential to deliver compassionate, quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assists in restorative care, ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Monitors and reports changes in residents' condition and ensures care plans are followed.
• Maintains records reflecting residents' condition, care, and treatments.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

HCA or PSW course

Job description

Active CLHA Registration is required
A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK COMPLETED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse and supervision by the Resident Care Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents in accordance with the policies and work routines of Devonshire care Centre.
• Assists in providing restorative care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Knows and understands the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the resident care plans and provides consistent, quality care as outlined in the care plan.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required and reports and records any changes to appetite and/or hydration.
• Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each residents' condition, care, and specific treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:
• Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as recognized by Alberta Health Services.
• Preferred:
• Experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility. For those working on specialized units (i.e., Alzheimer's), a willingness to complete a course on the specialty.

SKILLS

• You are a self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Attention to detail, above average problem-solving skills and effective time management skills are a must.
• Strong customer service skills and a focus on promoting positive working relationships with residents, families, and co-workers.