FTE: 0.00
Hours of Work - 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700
Rotation - Various
REPORTS TO: Nurse
JOB SUMMARY: The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a valued interdisciplinary team member. Under the direction of the Nurse, the HCA assists Residents with the activities of daily living to address personal, social, physical, and recreational needs. Performs all duties in a safe, caring manner according to Residents’ wishes and Park Place policies and procedures. Aim of care is to promote independence and optimal functioning of Resident’s mind, body, and spirit. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The HCA ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.
TYPICALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides care and support to Residents following their individualized care plans (e.g. Resident’s Day). When appropriate, encourages Resident participation in activities of daily living
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with the Resident and their family using respectful communication ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning
Ensures that Residents’ rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality
Provides holistic personal care to Residents, ensuring that the Residents’ activities of daily living needs are met as per Park Place policy and procedure
Encourages and assists Residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities
Encourages and adheres to the Park Place philosophy of care, recognizing that each individual is capable of, to varying degrees; making decisions about his/her life and is a partner in the decision making
Provides personal care to Residents including but not limited to assisting the Resident with bathing, dressing, care of skin, teeth and hair; mobility and transfer needs; assisting with toilet needs; eating and hydration needs and overseeing Resident exercise routines




Following individualized Resident lift and transfer assessment, safely lifts, transfers and/or positions Residents to provide and maintain good body alignment and comfort
Assists Residents with ambulation as needed within the Home.
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the Residents’ individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into Resident interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Advocates for the interest of the Resident and significant others
Administers scheduled oral, rectal and/or topical medications. Under the direction of the nurse administer PRN topical medications in accordance with Park Place policies and procedures
Observes and monitors Residents’ status, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports observations and all relevant information about care to the nurse
Documents all relevant information on the Resident’s chart prior to the end of shift
Assists Residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays and feeding designated Residents, maintaining intake and output records as required
Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone
Assists in the orientation and sharing information with new employees, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Actively Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees
Maintains a secure environment for Residents, significant others, and employees by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and infection control guidelines




Reports unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment immediately
Ensures care equipment and supplies are used and stored in safe and efficient manners
Maintains a clean, homelike environment for Residents and employees
Performs other related duties as assigned
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices
Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
Uses safe work procedures
Promotes health and safety policy and awareness
Makes safety suggestions
Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the general public
Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports
Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions
Sets a good example
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a recognized Health Care Aide program and current registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in a fast paced care environment and have a genuine interest in caring for Residents
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate patience, kindness and compassion
Highly organized and resourceful
Operates related equipment
Works in a team setting
Collaborates and communicates with others in a respectful manner
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Health Care Aide position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and sitting
In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking
Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs
Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity
JOB TITLE: Health Care Aide
Site: Meadow Ridge Seniors Village

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📌 Health Care Aide - (Casual) Meadow Ridge Seniors Village (Alberta)
🏢 Park Place Seniors Living
📍 Alberta