Health Care Aide

Overview

TotalCare Concierge is Calgary's trusted personalized home care service provider. Our focus is not only on meeting the client's care needs but building a long lasting relationship with each client.

Do you enjoy building close connections with clients? If so, we are looking for you

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our clients. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing companionship to those in need.

About the Role:

• This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. However, the successful candidate may get up to 30-40 regularly scheduled hours per week.
• Schedule is subject to change and we require someone who has full availability.
• THIS POSITION INVOLVES CLIENTS WITHIN CALGARY. Successful candidates MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN CALGARY.
• Clients prefer caregivers who are able to speak Mandarin. Preference will be given to those who are able to speak the language.

What you will be doing:

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Support meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness in living areas, including laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior to nursing staff or family members.
• Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety during transfers.
• Offer specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.

What you bring:

• Health Care Aide Certification or Equivalency
• Registered with the Alberta HCA Directory.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Up to date N95 Mask Fit testing.
• Reliable vehicle and Class 5 license.
• Personal mobile device with data.
• Prompt and respectful communication.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have great attention to detail and communicates promptly and effectively.

Nice to have:

• Experience in home care setting.
• Experience in wound care, catheter care, end of life care, and operating personal medical devices and equipment.
• Knowledge of care practices and techniques for working with individuals with dementia, disabilities, or terminal illness.
• Ability to perform meal preparation while considering client dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Proficiency in other languages such as Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.
• Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and work schedules as required.
• Responds timely and respectfully.

How you will be paid:

• Potentially earn up to $26.00 an hour which is the highest in the home care industry and very competitive to acute care, supportive living, and long term care pay rates
• Our hourly rates start at $18.00 based on experience with a potential additional top up of up to $5.50 an hour from the company profit sharing program.
• Earn referral fees of at least $150 to $500 per eligible client.
• You have full ownership of your schedule. Work as much or as little as you want.
• There is a minimum 2 hours per scheduled visit which reduces travel time spent during the shift.
• You are one on one with clients and the focus will be on spending quality time with them without having to rush.
• You will get to know your clients rather than just their care tasks.
• We value our team, you will be respected and heard by the company.
• There are multiple company sponsored employee engagement activities and performance incentives.

Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve

Job Types: Casual, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Profit sharing

Application question(s):

• What is your hourly pay expectations?
• What are the specific days and times you are able to work?
• What languages are you fluent in?

Work Location: In person