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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse and supervision by the Resident Care Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct personal and nursing care for assigned residents in accordance with the policies and work routines of Devonshire care Center. Assists in providing restorative care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming. Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition. Knows and understands the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the resident care plans and provides consistent, quality care as outlined in the care plan. Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required and reports and records any changes to appetite and/or hydration. Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each residents’ condition, care, and specific treatments. QUALIFICATIONS Required: CHLA License Graduate of an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course or equivalent, as recognized by Alberta Health Services. Preferred: Experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility. For those working on specialized units (i.e., Alzheimer’s), a willingness to complete a course on the specialty. SKILLS You are a self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Attention to detail, above average problem-solving skills and effective time management skills are a must. Strong customer service skills and a focus on promoting positive working relationships with residents, families, and co-workers. APPLY TO Devonshire Care Centre, 1808 Rabbit Hill Road, Edmonton, AB T6R 3H2 EMAIL to [email protected]

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides direct personal and nursing care to residents, including assistance with daily living activities and restorative care. They are responsible for observing and reporting changes in residents' physical and emotional conditions while maintaining accurate care records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CHLA license and have completed an approved Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker course. Strong English communication skills and a focus on quality resident care are essential requirements for the role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal care
• Nursing care
• Restorative care
• Ambulation assistance
• Feeding assistance
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Observation
• Reporting
• Meal service
• Record keeping
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Customer service
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Self-Discipline
• Nursing Process
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Chronic Care
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nursing Care
• Time Management
• Written English
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides