Health Care Aide - Part Time at Optima Living
Let us welcome you home to Aspen Ridge in Red Deer, AB. Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living 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.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident‑centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with move‑ins and facility orientation
- Perform light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
- Support personal care activities such as dressing, bathing and incontinence care
- Assist with simple transfers
- Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
- Assist with resident laundry and meal service as needed
- Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
- Administer, monitor and record medication administration
- Work with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
- Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgement and evidence‑based practice in caring for aging adults
- 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
Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certificationRegistered with provincial Health Care RegistryCompletion of Medication Administration CourseExperience in a residential care setting preferredDemonstrate competency in Infection Control proceduresExceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partnersSuperior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi‑resident requestsSuperior oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and solve problemsFlexibility to work a variety of shiftsAbility to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 poundsDisplay compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting residentsConditions of Employment
Completion of CPR and First Aid certificationClear Police Information CheckReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optima Living by 2x.
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