Health Care Aide - Evenings

Let us welcome you home at The Hamlets at Red Deer.

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

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

Qualifications And Experience

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

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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