Health Care Aide

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Life insurance
Wellness program
 
Full job description
Position
Health Care Aide

Location
Calgary

Status
Casual leading to Part Time or Full Time

Shift
Rotating shifts including Days, Evenings and Nights; Weekdays Weekends

Work Hours
7.5 hours per shift

Start Date
Until suitable candidate found


Description

Under the direction and supervision of Director of Care and Clinical Managers, the Health Care Aide will be providing personal care and supporting their physical, social and emotional needs in accordance with Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centred Care framework, aligned with our vision, mission and core values.


THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values
Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
Assist in nursing process – observe, document and report changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans; assist in medication delivery
Implement guidelines from care plan, care policies and procedures to ensure clients’ safety
Provide cognitive, social and emotional support to clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to encourage clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved


THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care
Health Care Aide Certificate as per Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Curriculum, or deemed competent by completing the Provincial Competency Assessment within six months of employment
Current registration with Alberta Health Care Aide Directory is required
Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
Flexibility to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights on weekdays and weekends
Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred

How to Apply:

Please send resume:

by E-Mail to:

careers@wingkei.org

or by Fax to:
1-866-281 5+88
or by Mail to:
Wing Kei
1212 Centre Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R4
Attn: Human Resources

If you do not have a resume, please submit an application form in WORD or PDF or ONLINE format.

Benefits:

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Pension
We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X-Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application.

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