Home Care HCA (Calgary)

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 setting, 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 - Casual dress 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 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pr4ir