Connecting Care Looking for Health Care Aide (HCA) at Hythe, AB Full Time

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! At Pearson Place in Hythe Alberta, we provide care and hospitality for seniors. 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 role is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with a high level of focus in time management.

We are seeking:

Available shifts are – Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

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 housekeeping duties, 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:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• Graduate of a recognized Health Care Aide program
• Valid Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Clear Security Check is a requirement of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate

Why join our team?

• A competitive wage and vacation allotment
• Benefits – Health and Dental (Benefits, RRSP and HSA are qualified with 24 hours weekly + )
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP program with employer matching
• Career and personal growth
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

Thank you for applying. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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