Health Care Aide (Homecare)

Health Care Aide - Edmonton
Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!
Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home, because we know home is the safest place to be.
Do you want a flexible work schedule that fits with the other priorities in your life? Nurse Next Door is looking for Caregivers who are able to work 9 hours per week (no experience required)! We have flexible hours in the morning, afternoon, evenings, and overnights.
We Make Lives Better every day for our team members through our People Promise.
What we offer:

• Referral bonuses for referring A-players
• 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
• Competitive wages and comprehensive compensation packages
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description.
• Role would be mainly companionship, doing activities with clients and accompanying client on outings.
• Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do — enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Flexible visits , minimum 9 hours per week
• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care.
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.

Requirements:

• Negative TB test (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.
• Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
• Previous caregiving experience is an asset.

Learn more here: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/jobs