Health Care Aide - Casual

The Opportunity As a Health Care Aide, you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care. The Health Care Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, applies their knowledge and skills in order to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.

Work to your full scope of practice and provide resident focused care.

Observe residents for any changes in resident status when tub bathing, washing, cleaning, dressing, and changing residents. Report any changes in the resident’s condition to the Staff Nurse as soon as possible.

Participate in the development of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) by sharing observations, information and knowledge of the needs and strengths of the residents.

Share this information with other members of the nursing team and the health care team (Collaborative Care Model) so that the plan addresses the resident’s individual needs in a holistic way (Philosophy of Caring/Wellness Model).

Assist and accompany residents in moving about the community with walking as well as participate in functions.

Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injure a resident.

Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum).

Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting.

Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills.

Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.

Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.

Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.

Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.

Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Employment Type: Casual

Wage Levelling Salary: $31.64 per hour