Health Care Aide - Casual

Let us welcome you home to Sage Hill Retirement Residence- Calgary, Alberta.

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 honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

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

Responsibilities:

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

What you need to succeed:

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

Conditions of Employment

• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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