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AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Resident Care Attendant

Part-TimeUpdated
$19.80/hr
Entry
Bachelor's
Kelowna, BC, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of a Health Care Assistant program from a college recognized by the Post-Secondary Education Commission.
  • Possesses interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrates genuine interest and concern for the well-being of seniors.
  • Registered with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.
  • Union membership is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Assists residents with activities of daily living and delivers personal care services in a manner that promotes choice, involvement and participation to the greatest degree possible.
  • Assists with delivery of meals, housekeeping, laundry and therapeutic recreation programs.
  • Uses a resident-centered approach and models the organization's values in interactions with the public, team members, residents and their families.
  • Participates in delivery of social, recreational and therapeutic programs, including group activities, outings and special events.
  • Supports implementation and evaluation of resident care services in accordance with applicable provincial standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure the standard of resident care is delivered and maintained.

About the company

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Dementia training reaches beyond clinicians: AgeCare's Imagine program includes online modules and facilitated sessions for housekeeping staff through executives.
  • Clinical hiring spans several levels: AgeCare's October 2026 board lists nursing, personal-support and clinical-leadership jobs.
  • Leaders are learning new tools: AgeCare trained over 200 in AI and automation before October 2026's Innovation Lab launch.

What critics are saying

  • Employment terms differ by site: AgeCare's 2024 report lists 87 collective agreements, 20 unions and 135 benefit plans.
  • Many vacancies lack permanent status: an October 2026 AgeCare board snapshot listed 362 casual and 106 temporary postings.
  • Pricing freedom is limited: AgeCare's 16-home Ontario partnership receives provincially set funding and resident co-payments.

What makes AgeCare unique

  • Mental-health care has dedicated housing: AgeCare serves residents with specialized needs at Mount Royal, SkyPointe and Sandringham.
  • Services bring generations together: AgeCare combines residential care with on-site childcare and adult-day programs.
  • Care operations connect with academic research: AgeCare funds a three-year Mount Royal chair studying aging.

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