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RGA Care - Care Attendant

  • Ponoka, AB, Canada
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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.

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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
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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

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