Position Summary: As the HCA, you will become very familiar with the residents and will be responsible for ensuring that their needs are met in accordance with their preferences. You will model a healthy culture in accordance with the Purpose, Mission, and Core Values of Lloydminster Region Housing Group o/a Pioneer Lodge and House and will encourage residents and their families (if applicable) to actively participate in developing a lifestyle that supports independence and ongoing companionship.
Responsible to: The Health Care Aides will report to the Nursing Manger or delegate. The Nursing Manager may periodically assign additional duties not outlined below.
Hours of Work:
Health Care Aides are scheduled to staff our facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. .
Temporary: November 2, 2026 - January 8, 2027 (possible of extension)
Qualifications:
- Must be able to lift & transfer heavy items, up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand/walk for an entire shift, stoop, kneel, bend frequently.
- Must be able to work in environments with exposure to unpleasant sights, odours and difficult interpersonal situations.
- Must be willing to work all shifts - days, evenings, and nights, including weekends and statutory holidays. This job requires shiftwork
- Will maintain the highest standards of hygiene and personal appearance.
- Will possess a pleasant, willing, flexible, and positive attitude.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- First Aid and CPR are required.
- Will have a desire to work with seniors and display a service mindset.
- Be compassionate, responsive and convey a desire to care for people.
- Commitment to Person Directed Care approaches.
- Must be able to work and communicate effectively with all members of the Pioneer Lodge and House team.
- Must have and maintain certification with the Alberta HCA Directory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Will follow the Policies & Procedures of Lloydminster Region Housing Group, o/a Pioneer Lodge and House, and the Health Services policies/procedures.
- Will conduct themselves in a polite & professional manner, treating staff, residents, families, and volunteers with dignity and respect.
- Will prioritize the health, safety and general well-being of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Will use the communication tools provided to access and share information.
- Will provide care in a manner that demonstrates the principles of appropriate choice, dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality.
- Collaborate with the Pioneer House team to create an environment where people are safe, respected, and comfortable.
- Keep the residents’ preferences and needs at the center of all your decisions, conversations, and actions.
- Support the resident’s lifestyle in a home-like environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized care plan as authorized by the Homecare Case Manager.
- Assist the resident with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toilet needs, feeding, mobility, etc.
- Assist residents in the Dining room as necessary at mealtime and snack time.
- Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current strategies.
- Maintain records/charts as necessary.
- Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
- Follows and enforces the Emergency Response Plan, Infection Control protocols, WHMIS and OHS processes.
- Identifies and reports in a timely manner any changes in a residents’ health status to the LPN/Supervisor.
- Participates in ongoing education programs.
- Will complete all duties on the Shift Task Lists promptly and efficiently.
- Will provide support and assistance, as needed, to all members of the Pioneer Team.
- Will assist in the training and orientating of staff.
- Assist with CPR as needed.
- Will participate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- Will respond to resident alerts and call bells as required.
- Will complete training as required by LRHG/Pioneer Lodge and House, including WHMIS, OHS, Food Safety, CPR, First Aid, Dementia training, MIP, and others.
- Maintains confidentiality of LRHG o/a Pioneer Lodge and House including but not limited to accountability of all staff. Breach of confidentiality is serious and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Will complete additional tasks as assigned.
Environmental Conditions:
- Generally, inside, although we encourage time spent outside with Residents if preferred/in accordance with their preferences.
- Occasional service times in hot/cold temperatures
- Occasional exposure to noise and dust, unpleasant sights, odours, and difficult interpersonal situations.
- Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
- Exposure to stressful environment, including but not limited to, service time rotation, weekend, and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behaviour by Residents, family, death and dying, or similar.
- Subject to frequent interruptions when engaging in conversation with others.
- May need to assist residents, family members, employees and visitors during difficult times which may include hostile and emotionally charged situations.