Hca - Health Care Aide (Temporary To Dec 2023)

Let us welcome you home to Hawthorne in Cochrane, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Working with residents to meet care requirements
• Simple transfers
• Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
• Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
• Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role

Qualifications And Experience

• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Registered with provincial health care registry
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Completion of provincial Health Care Aid certification
• Completion of Medication Administration course
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Completion of CPR and First Aid
• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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