Health Care Aide

THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values
• Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
• Assist in nursing process – observe, document and report changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans; assist in medication delivery
• Implement guidelines from care plan, care policies and procedures to ensure clients’ safety
• Provide cognitive, social and emotional support to clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to encourage clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
• Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

• Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care
• Health Care Aide Certificate as per Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Curriculum, or deemed competent by completing the Provincial Competency Assessment within six months of employment
• Current registration with Alberta Health Care Aide Directory is required
• Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
• Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
• Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
• Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights on weekdays and weekends
• Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred

Benefits:

This is a benefit non-eligible position.