Health Care Aide/Companion

SAIGE Homecare is an established home care agency that has been serving the Calgary community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our Nurse Managed Client Centered Care and a high level of professionalism.

The role of a Health Care Aide at Saige Homecare is a critical one for those who depend on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, help with exercises, and personal hygiene. Saige Health Care Aide's also provide companionship and social engagement, do light housekeeping, and cook nutritious meals for our clients. Health Care Aides typically work with seniors and individuals requiring care in their own homes or facility settings.

Pay: starting at $18 per hour, based on experience

Shift/Schedules: Full time & part time hours, flexible schedules. Provide personalized care according to the client’s custom care plan.

• Communicate effectively with clients, office staff, and Nurse Managers
• Collaborate with the client, family, and the Saige team to set and achieve common goals related to quality of life for the clients.
• Monitor and report changes in health to the Nurse Managers
• Documentation via mobile home care app

With guidance from our Nurse Managers, Saige Homecare HCA's provide support in the following areas:

• Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, peri care, toileting
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household management: light housekeeping, assistance to and from appointments and other outings
• Companionship and social engagement

Health Care Aide Certification OR equivalent education.

• Registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search) dated within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain one.
• Competitive wages based on experience and education.
• Flexible schedules
• Ongoing and free training in specialized care areas by Registered Nurses
• We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.