Health Care Aid

**About Bethany**

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest faith-based, not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. For 78 years, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to help Albertans age well.

**Why Bethany?**

Bethany has won Alberta Top Employer for 15 years for the programs we invest in for our employees. We offer top-ups for maternal leaves, generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, and retirement savings programs. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

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**What You Will Do**

Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:
**Resident-Centered Care**: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident’s privacy and dignity.

**Documentation**: Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents’ holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.

**Safety**: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all residents, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.

**Pro-active Learner**: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.

**Teamwork**: Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.

**What You Bring**

Grade 10 education and Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate.

Previous Health Care Aide experience is preferred but not required.

Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.

Excellent observation, communication and problem-solving skills.

**Position Information**
- Posting Number: 25-8721
- Position Number: HCA-SL02-021
- Location: Bethany Sylvan Lake
- Classification: HCA
- FTE: 0.6
- Union: AUPE
- Unit: Varies
- Position Type: Part Time Temporary
- Temporary End Date: December 14, 2025
- Hours of Work: Nights 2245-0700 hours
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Shifts per Cycle: 12 shifts in a 4-week rotation
- Position Start Date: February 21, 2025
- Posting End Date: February 5, 2025

**How to Apply**:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

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