Jobs in Wetaskiwin, AB

Job summary

The Health Care Aide provides person-centered care, including medication administration and assistance with daily living activities for residents. They also collaborate with the care team to maintain infection control and respond to the physical and emotional needs of residents.

Job details

Full-time Temporary, Hourly 5430-37A Avenue, Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 3A8 The Opportunity We’re looking for a Care Attendant. This role will make a difference every day in the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care, memorable moments by nurturing relationships with our residents and providing safety and wellbeing of our residents and their families’ and other staff. What You’ll Do * Provide person-centered care services to residents ensuring professionalism, dignity and compassion with each interaction of Seasons’ residents * Safe medication administration (training provided by Seasons) * As part of the care team, follow infection control measures (per Company's policies/procedures) to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff * Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks and laundry of residents as assigned * Respond to medical/physical/emotional needs with collaboration from Health and Wellness Manager * What You’ll Bring * Registered with and in good standing with the College of License Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA) – (Alberta Candidates only) * Knowledge of medical equipment is considered an asset (blood pressure machine, oximeter, glucometer- and/or the ability to learn these skills with training) * Provide compassion, empathy and understanding of Seasons’ residents * Communicate effectively following written and verbal instructions * Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload throughout scheduled shift * Current First Aid and CPR certification * What We Offer * A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated * Competitive compensation and benefits * Opportunities for leadership development and career growth * A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents * Additional Requirements * Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory. * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required. Line 1 - Days (7am - 3pm) Line 1 - 60 hours biweekly

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides person-centered care, including medication administration and assistance with daily living activities for residents. They also collaborate with the care team to maintain infection control and respond to the physical and emotional needs of residents.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of License Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta and hold current First Aid and CPR certification. A clear criminal background check, vulnerable sector search, and TB test are mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Leadership development
• Career growth

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Person-centered care
• Medication administration
• Infection control
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Medical equipment operation
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Oximetry
• Glucometer operation
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Empathy
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Professionalism
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Blood Pressure
• Glucose Meters
• Infection Control
• Leadership Development
• Medication Administration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides