Health Care Aide 0.7 Fte Permanent - Edmonton, Canada - Covenant Care

Covenant Care

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person
- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

As a member of the care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support to residents, their family and visitors in a home-like environment that enables independence, choice, dignity, privacy and individuality.

An individual in this position assists residents as necessary in areas of personal care, social support, and assisting residents to participate in recreation and leisure activities.

The position requires the ability to communicate in all forms (reading, writing, clear verbal articulation and active listening) to implement recommendations and develop plans and procedures in accordance with Covenant Care's protocol and also with applicable legislation.

Information learned and shared is extremely sensitive, and it is expected that the Health Care Aide maintains absolute confidentiality.

This position is responsible for providing resident care in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, culture, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a homelike environment.
Ensuring service is provided in a manner reflective of Covenant Care's standards.
Maintaining a close working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.
Consistently promoting teamwork and cooperation within the team.

In accordance with Covenant Care's mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures.

Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident's end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 required
Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate
Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
Dementia education an asset
6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
Ability to speak French an asset
Computer skills an asset
This position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID19 and all other required communicable diseases under Covenant Care's OHS policy