Health Care Aide (HCA) - Casual

Location
St. Albert, AB
 
Full job description
Let us welcome you home to Everitt Gardens in St. Alberta, AB

At Optima Living, we’re committed to building communities where everyone truly feels at home whether you live here or work here. We operate Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia, and our vision is simple: For every person to feel at home.

This isn’t just something we say it’s something we live by. All of us here feel it’s a genuine honour to work with our residents. We believe in a resident-centered approach, where the resident is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our credo, “Let us welcome you home,” we strive every day to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and truly at home.

Summary

The Health Care Aide is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
Simple transfers
Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
Working with residents to meet care requirements
Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience

Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
Registered with provincial health care registry
Completion of Medication Administration course
Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
Demonstrate infection control procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
Conditions of Employment

Completion of CPR and First Aid
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
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