Hours of Work & Work Location: Temp. Sat. 11a-11p (24 hrs. biweekly)- HCA I (CR7)
The Job Responsibilities are as follows:
- Adhering to all Excel Policies and Procedures at all times.
- To actively participate with Excel Society’s Health and Safety Program; including but not limited to: participating with hazard identification and assessments; worksite inspections and reporting noted safety concerns; and participating with hazard control efforts.
- To be aware of and implement as required Excel Society’s Safety Emergency Response Procedures.
- Make timely and informed decisions that consider facts, goals, constraints, risk, Excel Society Values, and the Excel Advantage.
- Following client care plan and delivering high quality client care.
- Preparing meals and snacks for clients according to the meal plan
- Assisting with meal planning and creating grocery lists.
- Using Catalyst system while providing assistance with medications to clients on time according to Excel Policies and procedures and checking/receiving medication that arrive while on shift.
- Encouraging and supporting client's efforts to maintain/enhance their health and wellness and assisting client with the maintenance of a clean, healthy, and safe home environment.
- Respecting client’s rights to confidentiality, privacy, independence, well-being, and choice.
- Maintaining clean and safe environment for clients and co-workers.
- Performing general household duties and maintenance such cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry; and also outside maintenance such as shovelling snow, cutting grass, and gardening.
- Maintaining/updating all required documentation such as scorecards, medical records, etc.
- Assisting clients with hygiene and personal care.
- Providing emotional support to clients and using de-escalation techniques to support clients.
- To be aware of an implement as required Excel Society’s safety emergency response procedures
- To actively participate with Excel Society’s Health and Safety Program; including but not limited to: participating with hazard identification and assessments; worksite inspections and reporting noted safety concerns; and participating with hazard control efforts.
- Communicating with staff members during shift exchange.
- Supporting and assisting clients in maintaining appointments, activities, or programs.
- Monitoring client wellbeing, physical and mental condition closely and reporting concerns to supervisor. Accompanying clients to appointments as necessary.
- Liaising with families, guardians, professionals and other resource members of the client(s)’ support network, communicating relevant client information to other team members.
- Performing other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- HCA certificate from an institution recognized by Alberta health Services as evidenced through enrolment in the CLHA Directory.
- Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
- Satisfactory current criminal record check.
