The Siksika Health Services (SHS) Siksika Elders' Lodge (SEL) Health Care Aide (HCA) works as a member of an interprofessional team responsible to deliver quality, safe, and efficient care for Residents within their scope of practice and education (Alberta Health Care Aide Competency Profile, 2018). HCAs are unregulated care providers who provide basic personal care and health services through assistance and support for Residents with activities of daily living. The HCAs work collaboratively with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Registered Nurses (RN), and other SEL staff.

Supervision
The HCA will be mentored, directed and supervised by LPNs and RNs, and report to the SHS SEL Team Leader for administration matters, and by the SHS Nursing Advisor for nursing matters.

Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following)

Works collaboratively and respectfully with all other SHS staff, Residents, and families

Demonstrates and encourages Resident and Family Centered Care in all areas of practice

Promotes and supports the philosophy of optimal Quality of Life for Residents, including encouraging self care and independence, while encouraging other staff to also demonstrate these practices

Collaborates with the LPN or RN to ensure medications, supplies, and equipment are ordered, stocked, and in good working condition

Provides care for Residents, within the HCA scope of practice and competency profile, based on each Resident’s care plan and daily needs, and direction from Regulated Health Care Professionals (LPN, RN, NPs, etc)

Delivers the appropriate therapeutic components of care in accordance with the values, beliefs, and respect for the Siksika way of life.

Demonstrates a value and appreciation of the heritage and wisdom brought by Residents and families

Assists Residents with basic day to day personal care including, but not limited to: bathing, showering, bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care, application of non-prescription lotion or creams, utilizing washroom facilities or changing incontinence products,



turning/ambulating or transferring Residents as per Safe Lifting Techniques

Light cleaning of Resident’s rooms, washrooms, and common areas, garbage removal from rooms and laundry when requested or required

General laundry to ensure adequate bedding available

Light cooking, snack preparation, help with feeding Residents if requested or required

Monitor Resident medications through medication assistance, or if directed through administration, and appropriate documentation of same

Monitor residents at intervals as per their care plan

Report changes or concerns to a Regulated Health Professional (LPN, RN, NP, etc) and chart same in the Resident’s documentation

Contemporaneous and accurate charting of all care that is given, and conversations that are had with family members or health care professionals

Maintains Resident records in the approved format, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, up to date, and meets legal and medical requirements to ensure continuity of care

Organizing therapeutic activities such as reading, bingo, puzzles, sharing groups, games, safe exercises, and activities as approved by the Regulated Health Professionals (LPN, RN, NPs, etc) or Team Leader

Participates in Quality Improvement activities and actively participates in the Accreditation process with the organization

Performs other duties as requested by RNs, LPNs, Team Leader or Nursing Advisor

May be responsible to attend medical appointments with Residents, and at times liaise with Residents and their family members regarding ongoing care planning.

Provides therapeutic communication and interactions with Residents.

Participates in monthly staff meetings





Adheres to Siksika Health Services Policies and Confidentiality Agreement

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

HCA Certificate and active status on the Alberta HCA Directory with a Medication Assistance Certificate

Experience in continuing care settings or gerontology recommended

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Solid interpersonal, written/verbal communication skills, and comprehension in the English language. Blackfoot language an asset

Flexible team player, able to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations in a constructive and collaborative manner

Highly organized, self motivated, and willing to follow directions

Analytical, Empathetic, Compassionate, Culturally sensitive qualities

Understanding of Infection Prevention & Control Policies, Occupational Health and Safety Policies and protocols, and Congregate Living Standards

Other

Must have Computer competency skills and general electronic medical record knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Culture/Language
Moderate knowledge of the Siksika Language is required. Knowledge of the culture and history is an asset. Must have respect for cultural traditions and ensure their inclusion within the Lodge’s overall functioning.

Working Conditions

May be required to work in an emergency basis as unusual hours may arise due to client or work requirements.

As a staff member of an organization involved in accreditation, the incumbent is required to participate fully in the accreditation process which may involve being assigned to a self-assessment team and addressing recommendations in the accreditation report through Quality Improvement initiatives.

Siksika Health Services acknowledges the importance of promoting a safe environment for Residents and families, and for staff in the organization and as such, all employees are responsible to follow safety guidelines and policies as a means of reducing risk and fostering attention to continuous quality improvement.

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📌 Healthcare Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Siksika Health Services
📍 Alberta