Health Care Aide - Part Time

Let us welcome you home to Sagebrush in Wetaskiwin, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. "Let us welcome you home." At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a person-centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavors.

We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team that is responsible for hands‑on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social‑recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
• Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
• Simple transfers
• Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
• Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
• Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
• Working with residents to meet care requirements
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment

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