Health Care Aide (HCA) NW Area- Cantonese Speaker Mandatory

SAIGE Homecare is an established home care agency that has been serving the Calgary community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our Nurse Managed Client Centered Care and a high level of professionalism.

The role of a Health Care Aide at Saige Homecare is a critical one for those who depend on others for basic daily care such as bathing eating help with exercises and personal hygiene. Saige Health Care Aides also provide companionship and social engagement do light housekeeping and cook nutritious meals for our clients. Health Care Aides typically work with seniors and individuals requiring care in their own homes or facility settings.

Pay:starting at $18 per hour based on experience

Shift/Schedules: Full time & part time hours flexible schedules. Clients across Calgary in North and South areas.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized care according to the clients custom care plan.
• Communicate effectively with clients office staff and Nurse Managers
• Collaborate with the client family and the Saige team to set and achieve common goals related to quality of life for the clients.
• Build strong working relationships with clients families and the Saige Team
• Monitor and report changes in health to the Nurse Managers
• Documentation via mobile home care app

With guidance from our Nurse Managers Saige Homecare HCAs provide support in the following areas:

• Personal care: bathing grooming dressing peri care toileting
• Medication administration and assistance as directed by a Nurse Manager
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household management: light housekeeping assistance to and from appointments and other outings
• Companionship and social engagement

Requirements for Employment:

• Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education.
• Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Valid HCP/BLS CPR Certification or willingness to obtain one.
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search) dated within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain one.
• Drivers License and willingness to drive from home to home
• Must be fluent in Cantonese

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience and education.
• Flexible schedules
• 24 hours On Call support
• Ongoing and free training in specialized care areas by Registered Nurses
• Rewards for career milestones
• Respectful and supportive working environment

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.