Overview

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Health Care Aide, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities. In this vital role, you will provide personalized support that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. Whether working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home care settings, you will be a trusted partner in delivering exceptional care with enthusiasm and professionalism.

This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day.

Responsibilities

- Assist residents or clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure comfort and safety.
- Support medication administration following proper protocols and under supervision when required.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being and reduce feelings of loneliness.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks including cleaning resident areas and personal spaces.
- Observe and document changes in health status, reporting any concerns to nursing staff or supervisors promptly.
- Assist with mobility exercises, transfers,



and positioning to prevent falls and promote physical health.
- Support residents with dementia or other cognitive impairments through specialized care techniques.
- Engage in ongoing training related to assisted living, senior care, dementia care, and working with individuals with disabilities to enhance your caregiving skills.

Experience

- Prior experience working in assisted living facilities or nursing homes is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior care or home care services.
- Familiarity with medication administration procedures in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or cognitive impairments such as dementia.
- Knowledge of caregiving best practices including cleaning routines, meal preparation, and safety protocols.
- Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to caregiving.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to client well-being.

Join us in creating a warm, supportive workplace where every individual receives the respectful care they deserve!

Application question(s)

- Do you have class 5 driver's license?
- Do you have reliable vehicle?
- What's your availability to work?

Work Location: In person

📌 Health Care Aide (Strathmore)
🏢 YYC Home Care Services
📍 Strathmore