Health Care Aide - Red Deer, Canada - Christenson Communities

Christenson Communities

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a friendly, caring professional who is passionate about providing exceptional senior care?

If so, you should consider joining
Christenson Communities We're looking for temporary Health Care Aides to join our team at our Timberstone Mews location in Red Deer, AB.

Christenson Communities has over 1,500 Retirement Living Suites located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Red Deer, Lacombe, Leduc, and Rocky Mountain House. Many of these communities are integrated into Christenson's innovative "Urban Village" concept.

These sustainable communities are planned with the future in mind and offer active adults a choice of housing styles in a centrally located village with shopping, transit, and professional services situated around public parks and linear walkways.

Christenson Communities offers a lifestyle that is worry-free, comfortable, fun, active, and social.

With different lifestyle options including independent living, supportive living, and assisted living Christenson Communities is here to provide the best quality senior care services.

Position Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a health professional, the HCA provides basic health services for residents who have medical conditions or major functional limitations. They provide the physical and emotional support residents need to be as independent as possible.
Mental Health and Dementia Experience needed.
Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with Operational Policies.
Participates in all aspects of personal resident care to ensure the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each resident/family are met.
Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with resident/families and coworkers for the purpose of meeting the resident's needs; ensuring respect, dignity, and individuality of each resident and staff member.
Responsible for adhering to and seeking guidance on the principles of safe medication assistance. Medication assistance is a service provided to clients to ensure medication is taken as intended by the prescriber when the client is assessed as being unable to independently take his or her own medications safely.
Participates with other team members in formulating, delivering, and reporting the daily resident care needs and personal preferences by Attending and gathering pertinent data, Seeking direction from staff, Observing residents for any changes and reporting immediately to a supervisor, Assessing behaviors and activities of daily living and reporting in oral and/or written format designated times & Reporting unusual events promptly and directly to supervisor.
Delivers effective and efficient care under the direction of the supervisor that promotes resident/family choice and acknowledges the resident strengths, limitations, as well as their need for safety and the safety of another resident/family and staff.
Consistent with residentfocused care approach to meet resident needs and demonstrates initiative to Assist with serving meals, feeding, and providing nourishment supplements, Responds to any resident in need regarding call bells, telephone ringing, and assisting any employee in need of help, Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene activities, Under the direction of the supervisor, applies treatment creams to residents, Assist residents with therapeutic activities, May be asked to perform restricted activities that fall within HCA competencies under the assignment and supervision of a regulated healthcare professional
Ensures daily, the neatness of residents' rooms, furniture, clothes closets, mobility devices, tub/washrooms, utility rooms, and kitchen/serveries.
Participates in multidisciplinary committee work as required: Care conferences, as directed; Unit meetings, general staff meetings, and HCA meetings
Participates in continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
Participates in continuous quality improvement of the care unit and associated care services by Ongoing collection and documentation of data; Using supplies in a costefficient manner as per product guidelines; Offering suggestions regarding resource allocation; Participating in continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
Creates a facility environment that protects the confidentiality of residents, staff, and activities of the community.
Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant inservices regarding occupational health and safety. Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

**Qualifications and Education Requirement