Health Care Aide Temporary Part Time [WH HCA SAR E3 0.80] AgeCare Walden Heights

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Calgary is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to provide safety-focused care to residents. You will collaborate with the care team and report on any changes in resident status, ensuring their dignity and respect. A recognized Health Care Aide certificate and fluency in English are essential for this role, where flexibility and detail-oriented work are key aspects of the tasks at hand.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-focused care under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Observe any changes in resident status for care plan updates.
• Assist residents in moving about the community.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

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!