Health Care Aide Temporary Part Time (WH HCA SYL E4 0.90) AgeCare Walden Heights

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health care provider in Calgary is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to deliver resident care as part of a collaborative team. This role involves observing and reporting on residents' status, assisting them in daily activities, and ensuring safety during care. Fluent English and a recognized Health Care Aide certificate are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing empathetic service to seniors.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide certificate course and registered in the Health Care Aide Directory.
• Fluency 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 a demanding environment.
• Demonstrates values and an empathetic attitude while working with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-focused care within full scope of practice.
• Observe residents for changes in status and report observations.
• Assist residents in moving about the community and participate in functions.
• Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm to residents.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

Time management

Ability to multi-task

Education

Recognized 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!