In-Home Health Aide — Compassionate Caregiver

Extendicare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is a leading Canadian provider of senior care services, offering skilled nursing, home health care, and consulting to enhance quality of life for residents. You will travel to patients' residences, prepare meals, assist with daily living activities, and provide companionship to support well-being.

We value compassionate caregivers with HCA training and a willingness to visit designated areas. This role offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities to make a meaningful

Qualifications

• Graduate from a HCA program recognized and approved by the Government of Alberta.
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area.
• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary.
• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset.
• Compassion and listening skills.
• Passion for making a difference in your community.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time.
• Basic housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing.
• Support for basic activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassion

Listening skills

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Education

HCA program Alberta approved

Job description

Extendicare is a leading Canadian provider of senior care services, offering skilled nursing, home health care, and consulting to enhance quality of life for residents. You will travel to patients' residences, prepare meals, assist with daily living activities, and provide companionship to support well-being.

We value compassionate caregivers with HCA training and a willingness to visit designated areas. This role offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities to make a meaningful