Health Care Aide

JOB SUMMARY
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Care Manager, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

POSITION
Casual Health Care Aide - Days/Evenings/Nights. This is a unionized position.

LOCATION
Emerald Gardens Retirement Residence 


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans.  When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of daily living.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family using respectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
• Ensures that Residents’ rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality.
• Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents’ activities of daily living needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure.
• Encourages and assists Residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities.
• Encourages and adheres to the Park Place philosophy of care, recognizing that each individual is capable of, to varying degrees; making decisions about his/her life and is a partner in the decision making.
• Provides personal care to Residents including but not limited to assisting the Resident with bathing, dressing, care of skin, teeth and hair; mobility and transfer needs; assisting with toilet needs; eating and hydration needs and overseeing Resident exercise routines.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the Residents’ individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into Resident interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Advocates for the interest of the Resident and significant others.
• Observes and monitors Residents’ status, symptoms and behavioral changes and reports observations and all relevant information about care to the nurse.
• Documents all relevant information on the Resident’s chart prior to the end of shift.
• Assists Residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays and maintaining intake and output records as required.
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone.
• Assists in the orientation and sharing information with new employees, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Actively Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.
• Maintains a safe environment for Residents, significant others, and employees by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Reports unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Ensures care equipment and supplies are used and stored in safe and efficient manners.
• Maintains a clean, homelike environment for Residents and employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program and current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA)
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within last 6 moths)

SALARY 
$22.40 Hourly 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment and have a genuine interest in caring for Residents
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and compassion
• Highly organized and resourceful
• Operates related equipment
• Works in a team setting
• Collaborates and communicates with others in a respectful manner
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The Health Care Aide position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and sitting.
• In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.  
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs. up to a maximum of 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity

We thank all candidates for their application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.