Temporary (PT41020) - Health Care Aide Devonshire

POSITION: TEMPORARY Part Time Health Care Aide - 4 months

Posting Closing Date: November 22, 2024 at 0900H
Job Start Date: Late December, 2024
Job Ending Date: March, 2025

LOCATION: Devonshire Care Centre (1808 Rabbit Hill Rd NW, Edmonton AB, T6C 2R5)

FTE: (0.56)
Status: Part Time Days
Hours of Work: 700H – 1330H
Wage Rate: $20.42 - $25.59

Rotation:

Week 1: Thur 6, Fri 6, Sat -, Sun -, Mon -, Tues -, Wed 6
Week 2: Thur 6, Fri 6, Sat 6, Sun 6, Mon -, Tues -, Wed -

Under the supervision of the Resident Care Manager and the day-to-day direction of the RN and/or LPN, the Health Care Aide (HCA) performs routine functions involved in the provision of "person centered" care that focuses on the personal, social, physical, and spiritual needs of the resident. Duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and in a manner that respects the uniqueness, dignity, worth, need for self-respect and self-determination of the resident, all in ways that promote maximum personal and functional independence within the context of a safe living and working environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides holistic personal care to residents, ensuring that the residents’ activities of daily living needs are met as per policy and procedures.
• Provides residents with nutritional assistance.
• Assists residents to and from dining areas in accordance with meal service schedules.
• Observes and reports any changes in resident’s functional and cognitive behavior to the Nurse in charge.
• Transfers residents in/out of bed, to/from wheelchair, toilet, and chair using one or two person transfers or mechanical lifts.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• Encourages and assists residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, homelike environment for residents and staff.
• Ensures care equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists with nursing care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Ensures residents personal items are marked, handled, and stored properly.
• Processes soiled personal clothing as per policy and procedures.
• Removes/changing soiled linens.
• Ensures that resident rights are maintained and respected.
• Answers call bells promptly and responds appropriately to resident requests.
• Actively participates in care centre programs, meetings, working groups and committees.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours annually of in-house educational in-services.
• Actively participates in and promotes the Health and Safety Program.
• Practices effective infection control techniques.
• Encourages and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The Duties and Responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive to the scope of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Must be a graduate of a Health Care Aide or equivalent program recognized by Alberta Health Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Must be knowledgeable of methods of transfer and be capable of transferring and supporting residents.
• Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with various individuals.
• Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The Health Care Aide (HCA) position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, and sitting.
• Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases.

A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

The successful applicant must provide satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination and any required booster vaccination.