Home Care – Health Care Aide

TotalCare Concierge is Calgary’s trusted personalized home care service provider.

Our focus is not only on meeting the client’s home care needs but building a long lasting relationship with each client.

 

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.
  • There is a potential for the position to become permanent part time/full time and priority will be given to internal candidates.

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.
  • Reliable vehicle and Class 5 license.
  • Personal mobile device with data.
  • Prompt and respectful communication.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog.
  • Preference will also be given to candidates who have great attention to detail and communicates promptly and effectively.

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.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Proficiency in other languages such as Creole, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.
  • 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.
  • Responds timely and respectfully.

How you will be paid:

  • Potentially earn up to $26.00 an hour which is the highest in the home care industry and very competitive to acute care, supportive living, and long term care pay rates!
  • Our hourly rates start at $18.00 based on experience with a potential additional top up of up to $5.50 an hour from the company profit sharing program.
  • Earn referral fees of at least $150 to $500 per eligible client.
  • 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.

Application Requirements:

  • Submission requires both a cover letter and resume.
  • In your cover letter, indicate your response to the following screening questions:
    • What do you bring to the team?
    • Why would you be a good fit for the team?
    • What is your hourly pay expectation?
    • What are the specific days and times you are available to work?
    • What languages are you fluent in?

Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!

Job Category: Nursing
Job Location: Calgary

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