Health Care Aide - Temporary Part time (BJP WD2 HCA E5 0.33) - Agecare Jasper Place

Bloom Limited Partnership; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Canada seeks a Health Care Aide to provide personal care under the direction of Community Care RN Case Managers. You will work within a home-like long-term care setting, following regulatory standards and organization values.

You will respond to resident and family concerns, maintain a safe environment, observe safety issues, and collaborate with care teams and external agencies. A Health Care Aide program and senior-care experience are required; Basic Life Support/First Aid may be

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program with practical training.
• Experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Interpersonal and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/family concerns and escalate as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment and care equipment.
• Observe and report safety concerns to the supervisor and advocate for residents.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Uphold ethics, integrity, and the organization's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Personal care duties

Education

Health Care Aide program

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

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.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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