Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!

Imagine going to work every day in an environment where you enjoy respectful working relationships with a manageable workload, where you can take time to provide individualized, high-quality, loving care, and have time to provide that nightly back-rub or just sit and talk. This is the environment that health-care workers dream of working in. ExquisiCare not only provides a loving home for our elders, but we also provide an ideal working environment where health professionals can truly make a difference.

SE Health and ExquisiCare are proud to be Edmonton's most caring and professional boutique provider of residential, supportive living accommodations and care for the elderly. The ExquisiCare model of care is focused on providing the highest quality of care with a personal touch; customer service that respects individuality; privacy and personal choice in daily activities; a comfortable, quiet, and personal home environment where safety and individuality are paramount.

Status: CAS

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Care Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in senior living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hospitality model service to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal delivery, orderly or porter service, assistance with recreational activities, and leisure activities as per individual care plans.
• Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per the resident's care plan
• Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) to the LPN in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate the needs of the resident.
• Provide quality service according to the Care Plan and SE Health policies & procedures, including participating in the development and updating of care plans.
• Charting within the approved documentation system daily
• Actively participates in all ongoing educational programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active registration with CLHA.
• Active and current Food Safe
• Up-to-date immunization record, including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner. 
• Effective problem-solving and conflict-management skills.

• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

   

Please apply online WynBassendowski@sehc.com