Health Care Aide- Located in Okotoks Ab

**Who we are**:
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is a charitable organization that owns and operates five Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our residents and families.

Putting people first is a way of life at The Brenda Strafford Foundation. It is in our values and it is fundamental to the way we do things. By realizing the individual needs of our residents, clients, and families, we can all play a role and make a difference in the preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness.

**Job overview**:
**Tudor Manor in Okotoks **is looking for the next great addition to our team The Health Care Aide is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort, and safety of the resident and indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area.

Some of the primary responsibilities include demonstrating awareness and understanding of the resident's needs. Observing and reporting unusual signs/symptoms and incidences to the professional nursing staff and providing timely information to the supervising professional regarding observed changes in physical, mental, or emotional status/behaviour of the residents. Participating in the Care Plan for the resident; recognize challenges related to vision, hearing, speech, and language and adapt the practice minimizing these challenges. Documenting all care provided and behaviours noted on the appropriate forms and in the Point of Care (POC) system; promoting a healthy and safe practice environment - recognizing safety issues and reporting them immediately.

**This position is located in Okotoks Alberta. You must be able to reliably commute to Okotoks for this position.**

**Qualifications**:
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the Mission, Vision, and Values of The Foundation. We expect all of our team members to:

- Embrace a culture of Resident and Family-Centered Care;
- Take pride in providing the highest standard of care, service, and safety;
- Engage and collaborate with residents, families, and team members;
- Act with compassion, empathy, and understanding towards each other and those we care for.

**The Health Care Aide must demonstrate**:

- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion;
- Superior organizational and time management skills;
- Strong communication skills in person, in writing, and over the phone;
- Leadership; attentiveness to detail; flexibility and resourcefulness;
- Team building and problem-solving skills.

**Required education and experience**:

- Graduate of a Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide program;
- Registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory;
- CPR Heart Saver Certificate;
- Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care nursing an asset;
**Conditions of Employment**

**How to apply**:
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $23.89 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta Health Care Aide Certificate (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person