Nurse Aide, with Additional Administrative and Operations Responsibilities

Ascent Home Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Care Plan – Fully paid

Paid Vacation Leave – 15 days per year

Job summary

Ascent Pro Care Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Nurse Aide who will deliver direct client care and also take on administrative and operational duties to support home-care services.

The successful candidate will perform standard care tasks and participate in scheduling, documentation, and quality assurance activities, while maintaining compassionate, professional client relationships and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Nursing Aide Certificate and/or Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• CPR and AED certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate client and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as per care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client care and services.

Skills

Nursing aide certification

Health care aide certification

CPR & AED

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Documentation

Physical stamina

Job description

Nurse Aide, with Additional Administrative and Operations Responsibilities

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 32 hours per week

Wage: $65,000.83 annually

Position Summary

Ascent Pro Care Inc. is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct care and support to clients while also carrying additional administrative and operational responsibilities related to the delivery and coordination of home-care services.

The position combines hands-on client care responsibilities with administrative and operational functions that support the efficient delivery, coordination, documentation, staffing, and quality of home-care services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and provide personal care and support in accordance with established care plans and organizational procedures.
• Observe and report changes in clients' physical condition, behaviour or care needs to the appropriate supervisor or health-care professional.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation relating to client care and services provided.
• Follow established health, safety, infection-prevention, privacy and client-care procedures.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, health-care professionals, clients and their families to support continuity and quality of care.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for clients.
• Provide support to clients in a respectful, compassionate and professional manner.

In addition to the direct-care responsibilities outlined above, the position includes the following administrative and operational management responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the company's administrative and operational functions to ensure efficient home-care service delivery;
• Oversee employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, training and offboarding;
• Plan and oversee workforce allocation, caregiver scheduling and staffing requirements based on client and operational needs;
• Develop, implement and monitor administrative policies, procedures and operational workflows;
• Oversee employee records, certifications, benefits, payroll information and other personnel administration;
• Establish and monitor quality-assurance, documentation and compliance procedures and implement corrective measures where required;
• Develop and oversee employee training and continuing-education programs;
• Monitor operational expenses, reimbursements and administrative resources and assist with budgeting and resource planning;
• Identify operational issues and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and service quality;
• Prepare operational reports and recommendations for management and participate in organizational planning and decision-making.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Nursing Aide Certificate and/or Health Care Aide Certificate.
• BLS/CPR and AED Certification.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate client and employee records.
• Ability to coordinate multiple operational and client-care priorities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, turning and positioning clients.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Premium Health Care Plan – Fully covered by the company, including coverage for dependents.
• Paid Vacation Leave – 15 days per year.