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About the role

  • Health Care Aide supporting vulnerable Albertans in Government of Alberta residential homes. Providing personal care, medications, behavioural supports, and daily living assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide respectful, person-centred personal care (ADLs) and support individuals to communicate needs, choices, and preferences
  • Assist with medications and treatments within Health Care Aide scope
  • Follow care plans and dietary plans
  • Respond to medical concerns and emergencies, escalating to clinical leadership as required
  • Implement and contribute to Individual Service Plans and positive behavioural supports
  • Promote community inclusion through appointments, activities, visits, and volunteer opportunities
  • Support meals, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, budgets, and equipment needs
  • Participate in Occupational Health and Safety and licensing-related safety practices
  • Complete accurate shift notes and incident, adverse event, and medication error reports
  • Work under supervision of a Registered Nurse and report to the Home Coordinator/Supervisor
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in 24/7 residential homes

Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • One year of experience working in group living, residential care, or related care setting
  • Health Care Aide certification is required; transitional practice permits will not be accepted
  • Directly related education or experience may be considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
  • Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
  • Current, up-to-date Canadian First Aid Certification is highly recommended
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience in supportive living, continuing care, or group home environments
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities or vulnerable populations
  • Experience with personal care and mobility assistance, including safe use of lifts, wheelchairs, and transfer techniques
  • Experience with electronic documentation and electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) systems
  • Ability to lift and move individuals and equipment
  • Ability to work days, afternoons, awake overnights, weekends, and short-notice call-ins
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada; a current work visa is required
  • Final candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, and an Intervention Record Check (IRC)

Benefits

  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave
  • 5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
  • 6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$25 - CA$29 per hour

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

OnsiteEdmontonCanada

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