Health Care Aide

We are currently seeking a Full -Time Nights (1.0) Healthcare Aide to join our team at The Journey Club in the prestigious, active, and vibrant community of Westman Village in Calgary, AB.

As a FT Healthcare Aide, you deliver resident-focused care within the full scope of practice of an HCA role. You’ll work in a home-like environment with the utmost respect towards the individuality and dignity of each resident, family member and co-worker you interact with.

Are you ready to join our team and take part in making memorable experiences for our resident family members?

A day in the life of a Healthcare Aide at The Journey Club:

• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts as well as the responsibilities consistent with Operational Policies.
• Participate in all aspects of personal resident care to ensure the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each resident/family are met.
• Responsible for adhering to and seeking guidance on the principles of safe medication assistance and ensuring medication is taken as intended by the prescriber.
• Deliver effective and efficient care under the direction of the supervisor.
• Promote resident/family choice and acknowledges the resident strengths, limitations, as well as their need for safety and the safety of other resident/family and staff.
• Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety.
• Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

What you bring to the table:

• Graduate of a Health Care Aide program recognized by Alberta Health Services.
• Currently registered in the Alberta Healthcare Aide Directory.
• Medication Delivery Certificate is a requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care setting an asset.
• Proficient with computers and software systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language.
• Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service on behalf of the company.
• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of the company is essential.
• Respect the resident's rights to privacy and to be treated with dignity.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 kilograms).
• Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting, or moving things.

As the benchmark within the Senior Living industry, we are pleased to provide you with the following:

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus potential based on a combination of our Customer Experience Survey & work performance
• Employee matching group RRSP program
• Opportunity for growth & career advancement
• Company events and activities throughout the year

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.