Health Care Aide (TEMP)

at  SE Health

MAKE AN IMPACT ON SENIORS HEALTH!

SE Health HCAs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours! This position is for our Taylor view towers facility, Red Deer.
Status: TEMP FT DAYS 75 Hr Biweekly 0700-1500 Till April

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Care Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in seniors living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• Up to date immunization record including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

• Provide hospitality model service to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal delivery, orderly or porter service, assistance with recreational activities and leisure activities as per individual care plans.
• Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per resident care plan
• Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) to the LPN in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate needs of the resident.
• Provide quality service according to the Care Plan and SE Health policies & procedures, including participating in the development and updating of care plans.
• Charting within approved documentation system daily
• Actively participates in all ongoing educational programs