Health Care Aide (REDW)

at  Connecting Care

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity, inclusion, individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality. Our mission is to build and operate person-directed communities by providing care and hospitality for seniors.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The REDWATER DIAMOND SPRING LODGE in REDWATER, ALBERTA invites you to join our team! We are looking for a Health Care Aide with strong leadership skills to guide our dynamic team. The role is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with a high level of focus in time management, hospitality, and care.

SKILLS AND KEY DELIVERABLES THAT WILL TAKE YOU FURTHER:

• An organized Clinical Mentor Care Partner who advocates for the Residents and coordinates daily tasks with the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care
• Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by Homecare
• Ensuring that care is provided in accordance with nursing best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines and regulations
• A strong commitment to Person Directed Care approaches (familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being preferred)
• Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current Well-Being Strategies
• Liaising with Doctors, Pharmacists, Homecare Nurse, Managers and families to facilitate the highest care for the Resident
• Excellent rapport building to nurture, understand, and respect residents, families, visitors, and external Care Partners to ensure the vibrancy of our community
• Knowledge of supportive living services, assessments, and care planning
• Maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards
• Strong communicator who conveys an excellent level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to deal effectively with crisis situations and de-escalations
• Ongoing monitoring and continuous quality improvement and adherence to safe work practices
• Participates in ongoing educational programs to update knowledge on applicable topics

FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO GROW FROM:

• Graduate of a recognized Health Care Aide program is required
• Must hold valid certification in First Aid and CPR
• Clear Security Check is a requirement of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Competitive wage and vacation allotment
• Benefits - Health and Dental
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP Program with employer matching
• Paid Orientation of 32 hours
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility.
• Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org/
• Redwater Community takes joyful pride in the companionship we engage with our residents!
• Nature walks with the residents (Maximum 12 residents at full capacity)
• Once per week outings with our incredible residents! (Bowling, movies, Aviation Museum in Edmonton, board games, cards, baking and even Nintendo Wii!)
• Looking for a happy corporate culture? The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners.
  Thank you for applying. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please refer the Job description for details