ABOUT US:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Aging Care & Senior Living communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families. Locally, in Calgary, BSF also operates Alberta’s largest second-stage shelter providing safe shelter and comprehensive support services to women and children leaving abuse and violence.
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job – they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of BSF!

Team members embody our values:

• We put people at the centre of everything we do
• We boldly pursue quality and innovation with pride and enthusiasm
• We believe in engagement with all stakeholders and respect every voice
• We act with compassion, empathy and understanding

The BSF Way:
Putting people first is a way of life at BSF. It’s in our values and it’s central to the way we do things. We believe in a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment. By responding to the individual needs of those we serve, we can all play an important role in optimizing well-being and enriching lives… one person at a time.

Through the BSF Way, we uphold our 8 Commitments to:

• Get to know what makes a person unique
• Enable and respect choices
• Champion everyone’s abilities, interests and aspirations
• Deliver “wow” service
• Do little things that can make a big difference
• Be the reason someone smiles
• Make people feel at home
• Be present in the moment

Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the BSF. At the BSF we:

• Embrace a culture of Resident and Family Centered Care
• Take pride in providing the highest standard of care, service, and safety
• Engage and collaborate with residents, families and team members
• Act with compassion, empathy and understanding towards each other and those we care fo

The Health Care Aide is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort, and safety of our residents and indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area.

Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the BSF. At the BSF we:

• Embrace a culture of Resident and Family Centered Care
• Take pride in providing the highest standard of care, service, and safety
• Engage and collaborate with residents, families and team members
• Act with compassion, empathy and understanding towards each other and those we care for

What you will do:

• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the resident needs
• Observe and report unusual signs/symptoms and incidences to the profession al nursing staff
• Provide timely information to the supervising professional regarding observed changes in physical, mental or emotional status/behaviour of the residents
• Participate in the care plan for our residents
• Recognize residents’ challenges related to vision, hearing, speech, and language and adapt practice to minimize these challenges
• Document all care provided and behaviours noted on the appropriate forms and in the Point of Care (POC) system
• Promote a healthy and safe practice environment – recognizing safety issues and reporting them immediately