Health Care Aide Temporary Part-Time AgeCare Mount Royal

Bloom Limited Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Mount Royal seeks compassionate care aides to support residents in daily living activities, meals, mobility, and wellness routines. Under the guidance of nursing staff, you will perform routine care and assist residents to and from dining and activities within a warm, supportive environment.

One year of continuing care experience is preferred; CLHA registration is required. This position offers competitive pay and benefits with a focus on resident comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent required.
• Active registration with CLHA is required.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents to promote comfort under temperature controls.
• Assist with resident transfers using lifts and belts with proper PPE.
• Help with feeding residents and monitoring nourishment.
• Refer to care plans for diet and care routines.
• Provide routine treatments under supervision of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to mobility and to dining areas.
• Support residents to attend beauty parlor, physiotherapy, or recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy events inside the facility.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PCA/HCA certification (2002 or newer)

Active CLHA registration

Post-secondary education an asset

Job description

Work Location

AgeCare Mount Royal Address: 1813 9 street SW FTE: 0.8 Employment Type: Temporary

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.

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

• 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.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support