Part Time Health Care Aide- Temporary, Days

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Health & Wellness Manager or Director of Care, the Health Care Aide 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 company standards, policies and procedures.

Temporary until approximately Oct 2027

7am-3pm

**5th floor, line 4**

Key Responsibilities

To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on resident care/service utilizing appropriate company forms or tools;
To assist the resident with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in resident's condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
To demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family;
To maintain resident information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents' equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the supervisor any concerns regarding residents' safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on resident's behalf to ensure their safety is maintained;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident 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 organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours in Ontario & Alberta 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.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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Responsibilities

Provide personal care and support with daily activities, mobility, meals, and residents’ cognitive, social, and emotional needs. Monitor and report changes or safety concerns, respond to emergencies, maintain confidentiality and a safe environment, and follow care plans and supervisor direction.

Requirements

A Health Care Aide program graduate or equivalent provincial certificate with the specified theory and practicum hours is required, along with experience working with seniors in a community health services setting. Applicants need strong communication, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and personal-care skills; current First Aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is recommended, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check is required or must be obtained.

Skills

Personal Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Resident Observation
Care Documentation
Emergency Response
Meal Preparation
Ambulation And Transfers
Use Of Adaptive Aids
Cognitive And Emotional Support
Confidentiality
Communication
Organization And Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Safety And Cleanliness

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Keywords

Health Care Aide
Senior Living
Personal Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Care Plan
Resident Transfers
Resident Observation
Care Documentation
Change In Condition Reporting
Emergency Response
Meal Preparation
Ambulation
Mobilization
Adaptive Aids
Cognitive Support
Social Support
Emotional Support
Confidentiality
Resident Safety
First Aid
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Vulnerable Sector Check
Criminal Background Check
Community Health Services
Senior Care

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