Job Description

Please note that Eden Valley is located approximately 115km south west of Calgary, Alberta.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Home Care Case Manager/Health Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) performs personal care activities, respite care, and related care services with clients based on needs assessment, with the goal to promote independent living in clients' own homes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacts with clients, family and staff in a positive and supportive manner

Provide personal care, services and activities in accordance with assessed client needs, which include but not limited to:

o Bathing, grooming and skin care

o Assistance with eating

o Simple bedside care

o Regular foot and nail care on non-diabetic clients and the elderly

o Assisting with medical regimes

o Toileting

o Dressing

o Transfers

o Foot Care

o Medication Administration

o Basic Wound Care

o Monitor Vitals/Weights

o Assess and refer clients to other departments/external partners

o Follow up and organize support with transportation and medical appointments

o Support with minimal in home living cleaning (laundry, empty commodes, garbage's, etc.)

Promotes activity and independence by teaching and including client and family in client self-care

Maintain charting and accurate client records of care given and health status changes

Participates in community wellness program planning and implementation

Consults the Supervisor regarding any decision to change the day or time for visiting a client and providing care and/or services

Follows client services and care plans as provided by the Home Care Coordinator

Participates in staff meetings, care reviews, debriefing and in-service programs

Reports any changes in medical, physical or emotional health, family status, suspected abuse, lack of food, cleaning supplies, broken or damaged items, to the Supervisor

Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an approved training Program in Personal Care Aide

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification

Knowledge of community resources

Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills

Medication Administration Certification

Foot Care Certification an asset

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Clear Criminal record check and vulnerable sector Class 5 Advanced Drivers License and Clean Driving Record
Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 7 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you comfortable driving to Eden Valley Wellness Center (115 Km south west of Calgary, Alberta)? When would you be available to start if selected? Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? Have you completed a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months? Do you hold a valid Class 5 driver's license? Do you have access to a reliable vehicle in good working condition for work-related travel? Have you completed an approved Personal Care Aide training program? Do you have Medication Administration Certification? Do you have Foot Care Certification?
Work Location: In person