Job opportunity
Health Care Aide: Build Meaningful Resident Relationships
Connecting-Care-
Role Overview
As
a Health Care Aide (HCA
)
, your
role
is critical in
maintaining
the
vibrancy and positive culture in the
Communit
y
. Using a collaborative approach with Residents and their
entire
Care Team
including the Resident’s family
, external
hea
l
th
care pro
fessional
s and our own employee care partners
, you
are responsible for
coordinating and
providi
ng all Resident services while ensuring excellent hospitality. You will model a healthy Community culture aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all.
You will encourage Residents and their family (if applicable) to actively
participate
in developing a community that supports independence and ongoing companionship. You must focus your efforts on embracing the Eden Philosophy of care by striving towards the
alleviation
of the three plagues - loneliness,
helplessness
and boredom. To do this you must collaborate with the Care Partner team to
identify
ways to deepen relationships, create meaning, and aid the Residents in being the decision-makers in their lives.
We are looking for Casual Health Care Aides
Key Accountabilities
Provide
documentation
of
all
involvement
or observations made
in
incidents
, safety concerns
, audit results
, resident and family concerns, care partner concerns
and
other
regulatory
reporting
requirements
.
Ensure that documentation reflects residents’ life stories in addition to clinical details.
Complete
daily
required
documentation in
charts
, electronic health record
,
wound care binders, medication
administration
assistance
, and
bath
temperature sheets
and other
care tracking tools
/
documentation
as assigned,
to ensure quality and compliance
.
Tracks
resident supply levels are
consistently tracked and
requested
timely
from family or
appropriate provider
to ensure availability and no disruption to the resident.
Provides medication
assistance
to the Residents
following
all
regulatory
,
community wellness strategy
M
edication
A
ssistance
P
rogram (
MAP
)
practices
and
applicable Rights of
medication
administration
.
Identifies
health, safety or maintenance issues, actions and reports
issues
as
required
Ensures
appropriate implementation
of Infection Prevention and Control practices
as per Environmental Public Health.
Provide impartial support
,
care
and excellent relationship building skills to nurture, understand, and respect residents, families, visitors, and
all
c
are
p
artners
.
Ensure
all
safe practices are followed
in role specific duties including but not limited to the use of lifts, transfer belts, sharps
, chemicals and any other equipment or supply that
is
required
for
HCA use.
Seek
information and education
from the LPN or
designate
on any role specific task that may be new or unfamiliar to ensure safe practices are met
.
On time completion of all
annual
mandatory education
required by provincial regulations and the organization.
Participate and engage in
E
m
pl
oyee
C
are
P
artner
meetings, daily huddles, workplace surveys
or other required meetings
and providing feedback on work related changes
or concerns
that
need
to be implemented.
Focus on building trust and a sense of teamwork to ensure exceptional care.
Assist
with non-clinical tasks such as laundry, garbage removal,
suppo
r
t
ing
resident attendance at
r
esident events
where
appropriate
, serving and joining resident meals to ensure excellence in Resident experience
.
Foster connections that promote a sense of community and joy.
Actively
participates
in the response to all emergency codes, medical and nonmedical incidents within the community and provides feedback and documentation as needed.
All other duties as delegated by LPN, Wellness Manager/Supervisor or designate.
Required Education
Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is
required
Graduate from a recognized Health Care Aide program with active certification status under Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
Preference will be given to candidates with c
urrent
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
(CPR)
/
B
asic
L
ife
S
upport
(BLS)
Valid and current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
Must be able to read,
write
and speak fluently in English.
Required Skills
Strong organizational
, problem solving and
time management skills
Commitment to Person Directed Care
Ability to
remain calm and pr
o
fessional under
stress,
pressure
or escalated circumstances
Being a patient
team player
–
flexible,
positive
motivator,
and
professional
role
model
Competent in using the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
electronic health records
and
the
Internet.
Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures
Ability to push, pull, lift 50 pounds unassisted, and able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Additional
Preferred
Education and Skills
Completion of applicable courses (e.g. Preventing Resident Abuse, Customer Service, Infection Control, Back Care, Dementia, WHMIS)
Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
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Apply on source site As
a Health Care Aide (HCA
)
, your
role
is critical in
maintaining
the
vibrancy and positive culture in the
Communit
y
. Using a collaborative approach with Residents and their
entire
Care Team
including the Resident’s family
, external
hea
l
th
care pro
fessional
s and our own employee care partners
, you
are responsible for
coordinating and
providi
ng all Resident services while ensuring excellent hospitality. You will model a healthy Community culture aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all.
You will encourage Residents and their family (if applicable) to actively
participate
in developing a community that supports independence and ongoing companionship. You must focus your efforts on embracing the Eden Philosophy of care by striving towards the
alleviation
of the three plagues - loneliness,
helplessness
and boredom. To do this you must collaborate with the Care Partner team to
identify
ways to deepen relationships, create meaning, and aid the Residents in being the decision-makers in their lives.
We are looking for Casual Health Care Aides
Key Accountabilities
Provide
documentation
of
all
involvement
or observations made
in
incidents
, safety concerns
, audit results
, resident and family concerns, care partner concerns
and
other
regulatory
reporting
requirements
.
Ensure that documentation reflects residents’ life stories in addition to clinical details.
Complete
daily
required
documentation in
charts
, electronic health record
,
wound care binders, medication
administration
assistance
, and
bath
temperature sheets
and other
care tracking tools
/
documentation
as assigned,
to ensure quality and compliance
.
Tracks
resident supply levels are
consistently tracked and
requested
timely
from family or
appropriate provider
to ensure availability and no disruption to the resident.
Provides medication
assistance
to the Residents
following
all
regulatory
,
community wellness strategy
M
edication
A
ssistance
P
rogram (
MAP
)
practices
and
applicable Rights of
medication
administration
.
Identifies
health, safety or maintenance issues, actions and reports
issues
as
required
Ensures
appropriate implementation
of Infection Prevention and Control practices
as per Environmental Public Health.
Provide impartial support
,
care
and excellent relationship building skills to nurture, understand, and respect residents, families, visitors, and
all
c
are
p
artners
.
Ensure
all
safe practices are followed
in role specific duties including but not limited to the use of lifts, transfer belts, sharps
, chemicals and any other equipment or supply that
is
required
for
HCA use.
Seek
information and education
from the LPN or
designate
on any role specific task that may be new or unfamiliar to ensure safe practices are met
.
On time completion of all
annual
mandatory education
required by provincial regulations and the organization.
Participate and engage in
E
m
pl
oyee
C
are
P
artner
meetings, daily huddles, workplace surveys
or other required meetings
and providing feedback on work related changes
or concerns
that
need
to be implemented.
Focus on building trust and a sense of teamwork to ensure exceptional care.
Assist
with non-clinical tasks such as laundry, garbage removal,
suppo
r
t
ing
resident attendance at
r
esident events
where
appropriate
, serving and joining resident meals to ensure excellence in Resident experience
.
Foster connections that promote a sense of community and joy.
Actively
participates
in the response to all emergency codes, medical and nonmedical incidents within the community and provides feedback and documentation as needed.
All other duties as delegated by LPN, Wellness Manager/Supervisor or designate.
Required Education
Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is
required
Graduate from a recognized Health Care Aide program with active certification status under Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
Preference will be given to candidates with c
urrent
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
(CPR)
/
B
asic
L
ife
S
upport
(BLS)
Valid and current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
Must be able to read,
write
and speak fluently in English.
Required Skills
Strong organizational
, problem solving and
time management skills
Commitment to Person Directed Care
Ability to
remain calm and pr
o
fessional under
stress,
pressure
or escalated circumstances
Being a patient
team player
–
flexible,
positive
motivator,
and
professional
role
model
Competent in using the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
electronic health records
and
the
Internet.
Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures
Ability to push, pull, lift 50 pounds unassisted, and able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Additional
Preferred
Education and Skills
Completion of applicable courses (e.g. Preventing Resident Abuse, Customer Service, Infection Control, Back Care, Dementia, WHMIS)
Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
PEARPL20260211HCA
#INDH
#J-18808-Ljbffr