Job Description

Health Care Aide

Full-time or Part-time * Assisted Living - Red Deer, AB

Are you looking for a good team environment?

Do you enjoy providing compassionate, care, where you make people smile?
Pay: $19.92 to $24.95 per hour
We are looking for Health Care Aide who values making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
With a passion for providing care towards residents, families and team members, the Health Care Aide is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice.
The Health Care Aide demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.
Responsibilities:

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  Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents\' needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident\'s privacy and dignity.
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  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\' holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.
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  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.
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  Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of the company
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  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.

• 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
  

• 7.5 hour shifts
  
• Pay: $21.62 to $24.71 per hour
  
• Benefits: Extended health, vision care, dental, group rrsp available after 90 days employment.
  
• Good leadership; Great place to work