Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Bow Crest
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.
What You Will Do:
- To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
- To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
- To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.
- Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
- Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
- Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide personal care and perform assigned tasks within the aide’s training and abilities, following supervisor direction and applicable standards. Address or report resident and family concerns, help maintain a safe and clean environment, monitor and report safety issues, and participate in care coordination and training.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a Health Care Aide program or equivalent certificate program with at least 500 hours of theory and practicum, plus experience working with seniors in community health services. Candidates need strong communication, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and personal-care skills, the ability to lift and transfer clients, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one; Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid are recommended.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Resident Safety
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Observation and Reporting
- Client Advocacy
- Teamwork
- Lifting and Transferring Clients
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- First Aid
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Long-Term Care
- Community Health Services
- Senior Care
- Personal Care
- Resident Care
- Client Safety
- Care Coordination
- Resident Advocacy
- Vulnerable Adults
- Health Care Aide Program
- Theory and Practicum
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- First Aid
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Lifting and Transferring
- In-Service Training
- Code of Conduct
- Ethics
- Integrity