Part Time Health Care Aide

**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, AB, 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’s in our values. and it’s 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.

**About Cambridge Manor**

Cambridge Manor is a state-of-the-art continuing care facility for seniors, located in the University District, owned and operated by The Brenda Strafford Foundation.

The 217,000 square-foot site is home to residents in Assisted Living and Long Term Care, including specialized Dementia Care. Cambridge Manor is connected by a +30 walkway to an Independent Living seniors condominium developed by Truman Homes. Together, Cambridge Manor and Maple create a thoughtfully-designed seniors’ care and living complex to support older adults to ‘age-in-place’ and stay in the community as their care and service needs change over time.

The proximity of Cambridge Manor to the neighboring University of Calgary will enhance academic connections within the community. Cambridge Manor aims to drive advancements in the seniors’ care industry through integrated research, innovation, teaching and learning opportunities in a continuing care environment in collaboration with the university and other partners.

**Job overview**:
Cambridge Manor 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 needs;
Observing and reporting unusual signs/symptoms and incidences to the profession al nursing staff

Providing timely information to the supervising professional regarding observed changes in physical, mental or emotional status/behaviour of the residents

Participate in the care Plan for the resident

Recognize challenges related to vision, hearing, speech and language and adapt practice to minimize 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

**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 desirable;

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

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $16.10-$24.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and wear masks at work. All PPE is provided.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location