Resident-Centered Health Care Aide: Dignity & Connection

Optima Living; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, while documenting care and reporting changes to the care team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, collaboration with recreation and dietitians, and maintaining infection control and resident rights. This is a full-time on-site role in Alberta, Canada, with a resident-centered focus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Current registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Medication Administration course completed and annual recertification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be active.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, maintaining dignity and independence.
• Administer and document medications according to policy.
• Document observations and report changes to the care team.
• Support dining duties and nutrition/hydration monitoring.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safety; respond to call bells promptly.
• Maintain infection control and uphold resident rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Health Care Aide program

CLHA registration

CPR & First Aid

Tools

Medication Administration course

Food Safe certification

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, while documenting care and reporting changes to the care team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, collaboration with recreation and dietitians, and maintaining infection control and resident rights. This is a full-time on-site role in Alberta, Canada, with a resident-centered focus.