Casual Pool Home Health Care Aide - Edmonton

Casual Pool Home Health Care Aide - Edmonton

Founded in 2013, Compassion Network is a trusted provider of services for people to thrive and function in their own homes regardless of age or health challenges. Our work is guided by our values of compassion, quality, and reliability, and driven by our vision of connecting the world to the best care.

Job Description

TheOpportunity OurHealth Care Aides are an integral part of our clients’ dailylives as our clients rely on our Aides to function effectivelyand comfortably. Our Aides provide the necessary physical andemotional support to our clients, but also relay insight andideas to the health care professional in charge to improve ourclients’ safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Assisting clients withactivities of daily living, personal care, and other health caretasks as delegated by the health care professional in charge(e.g., LPN, RN, physician)

Home supportactivities including meal preparation, cooking, housekeeping,and shopping

Ensuring clients aresafe and comfortable

Finding creative andeffective solutions to improve client's quality of life andwellbeing

Reportingand documenting necessary items appropriately and in atimely fashion

Following direction andtraining from your supervisor

Performing dutiesdiligently and compassionately within your scope ofpractice

Completingtasks with a high level of professionalism, expertise, andcompetency

Requirements

Education &Experience

Experience withmental health an asset

Health Care Aidecertificate (or equivalent) from an accreditedinstitution

CPR/BCLScertification required

Minimum 1-yearexperience in a clinical setting is considered anasset

Basic computerliteracy

Must speak,read, and write English fluently

Skills &Abilities

Excellentcommunication, organizational, and team skills

Highattention to detail and thoroughness

Ability to providecompassion, empathy, and understanding to theclient

Ability to problemsolve through critical thinking andself-education

Ability to meetphysical demands of the job, including knowledge ofappropriate ergonomics

Ability to learn andreceive training in areas you may have knowledge in, but noprior experience

Enthusiastic attitudeand energy to provide excellent care and service

Portability

Weoffer portability for hours you have already worked. With lettersfrom previous employers, we will adjust your starting wage basedon our internal Portability Wage Grid. Flexibility

Ourmanagement team is known for coaching and supporting our employeeswhile offering an accommodating and flexible schedule. We value ourclients and our networks and we act with integrity and value ineverything we do. Equity,Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism

Weare an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualifiedapplicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteranstatus, or disability status.

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