Health Care Aide (hca) - Casual - Vulcan

Extendicare

Vulcan, Alberta, Canada
Competitive compensation based on skills + experie...
Part-time, onsite
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
Extendicare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Vulcan location, responsible for providing personal care and support to residents under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should be registered with Alberta CLHA and possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering quality care to seniors

Job Summary

  • The Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of the Director of Health & Wellness while adhering to regulatory standards.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living, observing and reporting changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package to its dedicated team members.

Matching Summary

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Extendicare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Vulcan location, responsible for providing personal care and support to residents under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should be registered with Alberta CLHA and possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering quality care to seniors.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; Base salary is one component of total rewards; Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observing and reporting resident condition changes
  • Assisting with transfers and ambulation
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information
  • Adhering to regulatory standards and policies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Experience working with seniors in community settings

Key Requirements

  • Registered with Alberta CLHA
  • Graduate of Health Care Aide program (500 hours minimum)
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification recommended
  • Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
  • Experience working with seniors in community health services

Work Rights

Not specified

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