Health Care Aide (HCA- 47.25.03)

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Excel Society seeks a Health Care Aide (HCA-47.25.03) for a full-time onsite role in Edmonton, with Saturday 7 am to 7 pm shifts (24 hours biweekly) as HCA CR47. The role includes following client care plans, delivering care, preparing meals, and assisting with medications via the Catalyst system, while keeping documentation current and handling light housekeeping. You will provide personal hygiene support, emotional care, and de-escalation, help clients attend appointments and activities, and liaise with families and other professionals. Requirements: HCA certificate recognized by Alberta Health Services, First Aid and CPR Level C, and a satisfactory criminal record check. To apply, tailor your resume to emphasize care planning, medication assistance, documentation accuracy, and weekend fit.

Hours of Work : Sat. 7a-7p (24 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR47)

The Job Responsibilities are as follows: 

• Following client care plan and delivering high quality client care.
• Preparing meals and snacks for clients according to the meal plan.
• Using Catalyst system while providing assistance with medications to clients on time according to Excel Policies and procedures and checking/receiving medication that arrive while on shift.
• Performing general household duties and maintenance such cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry; and also outside maintenance such as shovelling snow, cutting grass, and gardening.
• Maintaining/updating all required documentation such as scorecards, medical records, etc.
• Assisting clients with hygiene and personal care.
• Providing emotional support to clients and using de-escalation techniques to support clients.
• Supporting and assisting clients in maintaining appointments, activities, or programs.
• Monitoring client wellbeing, physical and mental condition closely and reporting concerns to supervisor. Accompanying clients to appointments as necessary.
• Liaising with families, guardians, professionals and other resource members of the client(s)’ support network, communicating relevant client information to other team members.

Requirements:

• HCA certificate from an institution recognized by Alberta health Services as evidenced through enrolment in the HCA Directory.
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory current criminal record check.