HEALTH CARE AIDE - SOUTH WEST

Job Overview:
Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful impact by providing essential care and support to patients in various settings, including homes, nursing homes, and hospice care facilities. As a Health Care Aide, you will play a crucial role in assisting patients with their daily activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and offering emotional support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and assistance to patients in homes, nursing homes, or hospice care settings
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications following healthcare professionals’ instructions
- Monitor and record vital signs like blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and heavy lifting when required
- Offer emotional support and companionship to patients
- Follow care plans diligently to ensure patient safety and well-being
- Help with meal preparation and feeding as necessary
Qualifications:
- Experience in caregiving roles such as home care, nursing home, dementia care, senior care, or hospice care is advantageous
- Knowledge of patient care techniques and procedures
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patient care
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Physical stamina for tasks involving heavy lifting or prolonged standing

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Preferred if you have a car but if you don’t have a car then candidate should live in NW of Calgary or should be able to commute NW Calgary.

• Mandarin speaking would be an asset.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality care to those in need. If you possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Please note that this job description provides an overview of the position’s responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications associated with the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)
• HCA Certificate (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Preferred if you have a car but if you don’t have a car then candidate should live in NW of Calgary or should be able to commute NW Calgary.
• Mandarin speaking would be an asset