Job Description

About BethanyBethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.Why Bethany?Bethany has won Alberta Top Employer for 15 years for the programs we invest in for our employees. We offer top-ups for maternal leaves, generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, and retirement savings programs. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.For more information, check out this video about*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.About the Role:Designed to accommodate a resident population with complex dementia care needs, Bethany Riverview approaches our residents with an open mind and heart, focused on enhancing the quality of life for those in our care. As a Health Care Aide at Bethany Riverview, you exhibit empathy, patience and an open mind in your day to day work.At Bethany, a career as a Health Care Aide is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide compassionate and client-focused quality care to individuals in a beautiful homelike setting. You are focused on the resident experience, not task completion. You assist wherever you are needed \xe2\x80\x93 at mealtimes, participating in therapies, or helping your colleagues.What You Will Do
Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus: * Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents\xe2\x80\x99 needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident\xe2\x80\x99s privacy and dignity.

• Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents\xe2\x80\x99 holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.
• Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
• Team Work: Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.

What You Bring

• Grade 10 education and Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate
• Registered with the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• Previous Health Care Aide experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
• Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 24-8490
• Position Number: HCA-RV08-028
• Location: Riverview
• Classification: HCA
• FTE: 0.58
• Department: 2708 LTC
• Position Type: Permanent Part Time
• Shift And Hours of Work: Evenings
• Shift Per Cycle: 15 shifts in a 5 week rotation
• Position Start Date: November 29, 2024
• Posting End Date: November 06, 2024 at 6 pm

How to Apply:Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.Apply Online at: by submitting your resume and cover letter.All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

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