Overview
TotalCare Concierge is Calgary's trusted personalized home care service provider. Our focus is not only on meeting the client's care needs but building a long lasting relationship with each client.
Do you enjoy building close connections with clients? If so, we are looking for you!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our clients. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing companionship to those in need.
About the Role:
- Schedule is subject to change and we require someone who has full availability to work up to 60 hours a week.
- THIS POSITION INVOLVES CLIENTS WITHIN CALGARY. Successful candidates MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN CALGARY.
What you will be doing:
- Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Support meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for clients.
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas, including laundry and housekeeping duties.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behavior to nursing staff or family members.
- Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Offer specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
What you bring:
- Health Care Aide Certification or Equivalency
- Registered with the Alberta HCA Directory.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Up to date N95 Mask Fit testing.
- Reliable vehicle and Class 5 license.
- Personal mobile device with data.
- Prompt and respectful communication.
- Preference will also be given to candidates who have great attention to detail and communicates promptly and effectively.
Nice to have:
- Experience in home care setting.
- Experience in wound care, catheter care, end of life care, and operating personal medical devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of care practices and techniques for working with individuals with dementia, disabilities, or terminal illness.
- Ability to perform meal preparation while considering client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Proficiency in other languages such as Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.
- Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and work schedules as required.
- Responds timely and respectfully.
Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What are the dates and times you are available to work?
Language:
- One of the languages required in the posting? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
