Health Care Aide

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada George Spady Society Full time

**Casual Health Care Aid - George's House Palliative Care**

**George Spady Society**

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

**Description of Duties and Responsibilities**

The HCA is an essential part of the George Spady Society. Their main role is to provide personal assistance and ongoing support services clients at George's House. The HCA is responsible for providing medical and daily living assistance for residents including assistance with cooking, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal hygiene activities as well as assisting in mobility and exercise as needed. The HCA always works within a harm reduction framework and with a trauma informed lens.
- The HCA will report directly to the coordinator of the George's House program
- Will be responsible for giving daily medical and personal assistance as needed in a harm reduction model which will include medication administration, wound care and other medical assistance
- Assists with a range of motion exercises
- Assists in the daily cleaning duties (beds, floors, etc.)
- Assists with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene activities
- Assists clients with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing in an inclusive and educational manner
- Transports clients to medical/well-being/recovery related appointments
- Ensure all clients are treated in a professional, non-judgmental, and dignified manner at all times
- Provides friendly, understanding, and positive support for clients
- Maintains case notes and updates the George Spady Society client files
- Updates and maintains information on referrals sources using the FYI database
- Any other tasks assigned by the Program Manager

**Position Requirements**
- Recognized Health Care Aide certificate (or equivalent)
- Demonstrates understanding of the addictions field
- Experience working with people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related disorders, mental health issues, mobility issues and homelessness
- Basic understanding of harm reduction principles based on dignity, hope and healing as individuals move forward towards improved health and well-being
- Excellent computer, typing and customer relation skills
- An open, accepting, and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with clients and staff
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification required
- Two million in liability insurance ensure safe transport of clients to and from appointments
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Current and clear police information and vulnerable sector check is required

**Hours of Work**: 8 and 12-hour shifts. Days, nights.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have an understanding of the addictions field?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- palliative care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Health Care Aide certificate (required)
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification (required)
- Drivers license (preferred)
- current Police with Vulnerable Sector check (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-12-01

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