Health Care Aide - Part Time

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:

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

What you need to succeed:

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Registered with provincial health care registry
• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• 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
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

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
• Clear Police Information Check
• Completion of CPR and First Aid

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