Health Care Aide (Temporary )(HCA- 45.26.08)

Hours of Work : Temp. Mon. to Wed. 11p-7a and Sat. & Sun. 7p-7a (96 hrs. biweekly) HCA (CR45)

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 CLHA Directory.

• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR Level C.

• Satisfactory current criminal record check.