Overview
Do you enjoy building close connections with clients? If so, we are looking for you!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our clients. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing companionship to those in need.
About the Role:
- This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.
What you will be doing:
- Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Support meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for clients.
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas, including laundry and housekeeping duties.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behavior to nursing staff or family members.
- Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Offer specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
What you bring:
- Health Care Aide Certification or Equivalency
- Registered with the Alberta HCA Directory.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Up to date N95 Mask Fit testing.
- Proficient in Mandarin or Tagalog
- Reliable vehicle and Class 5 license.
- Personal mobile device with data.
Nice to have:
- Experience in home care setting.
- Experience in wound care, catheter care, end of life care, and operating personal medical devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of care practices and techniques for working with individuals with dementia, disabilities, or terminal illness.
- Ability to perform meal preparation while considering client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Proficiency in other languages such as Tagalog, Creole, French, Spanish, etc.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and work schedules as required.
How you will be paid:
- Hourly rates start at $17.00 an hour based on experience and participation in the company’s profit sharing program.
- You have full ownership of your schedule. Work as much or as little as you want.
- There is a minimum 2 hours per scheduled visit which reduces travel time spent during the shift.
- You are one on one with clients and the focus will be on spending quality time with them without having to rush.
- You will get to know your clients rather than just their care tasks.
- We value our team, you will be respected and heard by the company.
- There are multiple company sponsored employee engagement activities and performance incentives.
Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!