RGA Care - Care Attendant
- Ponoka, AB, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Hourly, Part-Time
Seasons Ponoka, 4004 - 40 St. Close, Ponoka, AB T4J 0A3
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Care Attendant. This role will make a difference every day in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care, memorable moments by nurturing relationships with our residents and providing safety and wellbeing of our residents and their families’ and other staff.
What You’ll Do
Provide person-centered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction of Seasons’ residents
Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons)
As part of the care team, follow infection control measures (per Company's policies/procedures) to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff
Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks and laundry of residents as assigned
Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager
What You’ll Bring
Registered with and in good standing with the College of License Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA) – (Alberta Candidates only)
Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training)
Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of Seasons’ residents
Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions
Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift
Current First Aid and CPR certification
What We Offer
A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory.
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required.
#INDHP
Line 10 - Afternoons: 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Line 12 - Evenings: 3:00PM - 11:00PM
Line 13 - Evenings: 3:00PM - 11:00PM
Line 10 - 30 Hours Bi-Weekly
Line 12 - 30 Hours Bi-Weekly
Line 13 - 60 Hours Bi-Weekly
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Care Attendant at Seasons will provide compassionate, dignified daily care to residents, give medications safely after training, and follow infection control rules. They will also help with housekeeping and laundry and respond to residents' physical and emotional needs.
Requirements
Candidates need current CLHA registration (Alberta candidates), current First Aid and CPR certification, and a Covid-19 vaccination. Medical equipment knowledge is an asset, and candidates must communicate well and organize their workload during a shift.
Skills
- Personal care
- Resident care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- First Aid
- CPR
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Communication
- Time management
- Empathy
- Person-centred care
Benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Social Services
Keywords
- Care Attendant
- Health Care Aide
- personal care
- resident care
- medication administration
- infection control
- First Aid
- CPR
- CLHA
- retirement community
- seniors care
- housekeeping
- laundry
- blood pressure monitor
- oximeter
- glucometer
- long-term care
- part-time
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- First Aid
- CPR
Tools
- blood pressure machine
- oximeter
- glucometer