Health Care Aide (0.70FTE) – Temporary
Company: Park Place Seniors Living
Location: Edmonton, AB
Salary: $20.42 - 25.58 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Description
Job title: Health Care Aide (0.70FTE) – Temporary
Company: Park Place Seniors Living
Job description: JOB SUMMARY
As a valued interdisciplinary team member the Health Care Aide, under the direction of the Nurse, assists residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to residents’ wishes and PPSL policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of residents’ mind, body and spirit. Treats residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Health Care Aide ensures a commitment to resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per PPSL Strategic Directions.POSITION
Temporary – Part Time, DAY, Health Care Aide (0.70FTE) – This position is unionized under A.U.P.E.
Hours per Shift: 7.5
Time: 0700-1500
Schedule:
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
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Benevolence Care Center –DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides care and support to residents following their individualized care plans (eg. Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages resident participation in activities of daily living. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the resident and significant others.
- Provides personal care to residents including assisting the resident with bathing, dressing, care of skin and hair; changing beds; assisting with toilet needs; and overseeing resident exercise routines.
- Following individualized resident lift and transfer assessment, safely lifts, transfers and/or positions residents to provide and maintain good body alignment and comfort. Assists residents with ambulation as needed within the Home.
- Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the residents’ individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into resident interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Advocates for the interest of the resident and significant others.
- Administers scheduled oral, rectal and/or topical medications. Under the direction of the nurse administer PRN topical medications in accordance with PPSL and pharmaceutical policies and procedures.
- Assists residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays and feeding designated residents, maintaining intake and output records as required.
QUALIFICATION
- Recognized HCA Certificate
- Proof of HCA Directory of Alberta
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector within 6 months
SALARY
$20.42 – $25.58 HourlyPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Health Care Aide position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and sitting. In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking. Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs. Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity.Job Posting will be closed on November 13, 2024 or sooner if successful candidate is chosen. We thank all candidates for their application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Powered by JazzHR
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:50:42 GMT