Health Care Aide (Pwldv)

  • Drayton Valley
  • Connecting Care

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity and inclusion! With a Mission to build and operate person-directed communities, we value individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality.

The Opportunity : The role of Health Care Aide will be serving the community of Points West Living in Drayton Valley, Alberta . The Health Care Aide is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with a high level of focus in time management.

Part time Nights

Skills and key deliverables that will take you further :

  • Strong team player that has exceptional and patient leadership skills
  • Coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and philosophy of Connecting Care
  • Passionate personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
  • Assists the Resident with personal care as authorized by the Homecare Nurse
  • Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current Well-Being Strategies
  • Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and Employee Care Partner satisfaction
  • Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect and care for all persons
  • Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in a community environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan
  • Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
  • Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable provincial and federal regulatory standards
  • Demonstrates remarkable relationship building with Residents, family members, internal and external care partners to ensure the vibrancy of our community
  • Flexible, willingness to prioritize and re-adjust routines, open to change for the benefit of the community
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time and resource management skills
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, deal effectively with difficult or crisis situations
  • Ongoing monitoring and continuous quality improvement
  • Initiative-taking with accident and injury prevention, adherence to health and safety work practices within community
  • Participates in ongoing educational programs
  • Complete general light housekeeping, laundry and dining room duties as directed
  • Maintain and adhere to confidentiality, professionalism of community, and accountability of all care partners

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from :

  • Must be a graduate of a recognized Health Care Aide program and registered in the Alberta HCA Directory
  • Must hold valid certification in First Aid and CPR
  • Obtain prior to employment, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth

  • Life, Health & Dental benefits (All permanent employees with 24 hours+ qualify for benefits & RRSP) :

  • Health Spending Account

  • RRSP program with employer maximum % matching

  • Looking for a happy corporate culture! **The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!