Health Care Aide (HCA) / Downtown Area / Evenings at Saige Homecare

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal care, Bathing, Grooming, Medication administration, Meal preparation, Light housekeeping, Companionship, Social engagement, Documentation, Communication, Monitoring health changes, Driving

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Description

SAIGE Homecare is an established home care agency that has been serving the Calgary community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our Nurse Managed Client Centered Care and a high level of professionalism. The role of a Health Care Aide at Saige Homecare is a critical one for those who depend on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, help with exercises, and personal hygiene. Saige Health Care Aide's also provide companionship and social engagement, do light housekeeping, and cook nutritious meals for our clients. Health Care Aides typically work with seniors and individuals requiring care in their own homes or facility settings. Pay: starting at $18 per hour, based on experience Shift/Schedules: Full time & part time hours, flexible schedules. Clients across Calgary in North and South areas. Role and Responsibilities: * Provide personalized care according to the client’s custom care plan. * Communicate effectively with clients, office staff, and Nurse Managers * Collaborate with the client, family, and the Saige team to set and achieve common goals related to quality of life for the clients. * Build strong working relationships with clients, families, and the Saige Team * Monitor and report changes in health to the Nurse Managers * Documentation via mobile home care app With guidance from our Nurse Managers, Saige Homecare HCA's provide support in the following areas: * Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, peri care, toileting * Medication administration and assistance, as directed by a Nurse Manager * Meal planning and preparation * Household management: light housekeeping, assistance to and from appointments and other outings * Companionship and social engagement Requirements for Employment: * Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education. * Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. * Valid HCP/BLS CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain one. * A Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search) dated within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one. * Drivers License and willingness to drive from home to home Benefits: * Competitive wages based on experience and education. * Flexible schedules * 24 hours On Call support * Ongoing and free training in specialized care areas by Registered Nurses * Rewards for career milestones * Respectful and supportive working environment We look forward to hearing from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Health Care Aide provides personalized daily care, including personal hygiene, medication assistance, and meal preparation for clients in their homes. They also monitor health status, document care via a mobile app, and provide companionship to improve the client's quality of life.