Health Care Aide
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health Care Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in seniors living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide hospitality model service to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal delivery, orderly or porter service, assistance with recreational activities and leisure activities as per individual care plans.
Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per resident care plan
Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) to the LPN in a timely manner.
Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate needs of the resident.
Provide quality service according to the Care Plan and SE Health policies & procedures, including participating in the development and updating of care plans.
Charting within approved documentation system daily
Actively participates in all ongoing educational programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
Up to date immunization record including a current TB test within 1 year.
A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.
