The Brenda Strafford Foundation Looking for Health Care Aide at Calgary, AB Full Time

Who we are:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is a charitable organization that owns and operates so far, five Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our residents and families.

Putting people first is a way of life at The Brenda Strafford Foundation. It’s in our values. And it’s fundamental to the way we do things. By realizing the individual needs of our residents, clients and families, we can all play a role and make a difference in the preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness.

Job overview:

Bow View Manor is looking for the next great addition to our team! The Health Care Aide is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the resident and indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area.

Some of the primary responsibilities include: Demonstrating awareness and understanding of the resident needs; observing and reporting unusual signs/symptoms and incidences to the profession al nursing staff; Providing timely information to the supervising professional regarding observed changes in physical, mental or emotional status/behaviour of the residents; Participate in the care Plan for the resident; Recognize challenges related to vision, hearing, speech and language and adapt practice to minimize these challenges; Documenting all care provided and behaviours noted on the appropriate forms and in the Point of Care (POC) system; Promoting a healthy and safe practice environment – recognizing safety issues and reporting them immediately

Please note you need to be comfortable working within a Covid-19 Positive site. All employees will be provided with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times.

All new employees are required to have received at minimum, 2 doses of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine prior commencing employment.

This measure has been put in place to do everything that is reasonably possible to reduce the potential for transmission of COVID-19, and to keep our residents and employees safe.

This is a Casual Position to start

Qualifications:

Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job; they are also passionate about the mission, vision and values of The Foundation. We expect all of our team members to:

• Embrace a culture of Resident and Family Centered Care;
• Take pride in providing the highest standard of care, service and safety;
• Engage and collaborate with residents, families and team members;
• Act with compassion, empathy and understanding towards each other and those we care for.

The Health Care Aide must demonstrate:

• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and discretion;
• Superior organizational and time management skills;
• Strong communication skills in person, in writing and over the phone;
• Leadership;
• Attentiveness to detail;
• Flexibility and resourcefulness;
• Team building and problem solving skills.

Required education and experience:

• Graduate of a Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide program
• Registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• CPR Heart Saver Certificate;
• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long term care nursing desirable

In accordance with the Alberta Health Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

How to apply:

Please apply online through Indeed. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $21.22-$25.94 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• How many doses of the COVID 19 vaccine do you have?

Experience:

Licence/Certification:

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (preferred)
• Day Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)