Health Care Aide (Certified)

at  Compass Rose Care

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Health Care Aide to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients in various healthcare settings, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. As a Health Care Aide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those you care for, working under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

ABOUT US:

Compass Rose Care is a newly established home care provider, dedicated to delivering personalized and exceptional care to discerning clients. As a start-up, we are on an exciting journey to build a reputation for unparalleled service, compassion, and quality. Joining our team means being a part of shaping the future of a company with limitless potential, where your ideas, skills, and dedication will directly influence our success.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices is an asset.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving patients.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate in Canada and active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months.
• Effective in verbal and written English with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt to a developing work environment and schedule.
• Personal cell phone with an active data plan.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the service area. This role requires travel to clients in their homes or in the community every day.
• Responsible to carry equipment, use and operate a laptop computer/tablet and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) up to 50 lbs. as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be proficient and have a minimum of 1 year experience with computers.
· Experience and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
· Medication Assistance Certificate or prior experience with Medication Assistance.
· Recent experience in the health care field working with older or chronically ill individuals in a community based setting.
· Home Care experience is preferred.

• Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with mobility and transfers, ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions to nursing staff.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Document patient care activities accurately in accordance with protocols.
• Follow infection control procedures and adhere to health and safety regulations.