Weekend Health Care Aide — Compassionate In-Home Support

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB, is seeking an HCA to provide patient-centered care Fri, Sat and Sun from 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM (46.5 hours biweekly). Responsibilities include compassionate client care, coordination with the health care team, maintaining safety, and documenting client status daily.

Applicants must hold an HCA certificate recognized by Alberta Health Services, maintain First Aid and CPR Level C, and provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Qualifications

• HCA certificate from a recognized Alberta institution.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within Health Care Competencies.
• Refer clients to appropriate health care team members for needed information.
• Maintain respectful relationships and clear communication with clients and families.
• Support physical, mental, emotional and cultural needs and provide active listening.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication within the care team.
• Check equipment for defects and report issues; follow infection control and isolation procedures.
• Identify occupational hazards and follow fire/electrical safety guidelines.
• Get acquainted with clients and report status; observe and document changes.
• Support client health and wellness and help maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Respect client confidentiality, privacy, independence and rights.
• Recognize and report signs of client abuse; document daily shift notes.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

HCA certificate

Job description

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB, is seeking an HCA to provide patient-centered care Fri, Sat and Sun from 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM (46.5 hours biweekly). Responsibilities include compassionate client care, coordination with the health care team, maintaining safety, and documenting client status daily.

Applicants must hold an HCA certificate recognized by Alberta Health Services, maintain First Aid and CPR Level C, and provide a satisfactory criminal record check.