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health care aide
Posted on October 18, 2024 by Employer details 2598720 Alberta LTD
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*Overview* The Health Care Aide plays a vital role in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in various settings, including home care, assisted living, nursing homes, and hospice care. This position is essential for supporting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient care and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team. *Duties* * Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. * Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, particularly those with dementia or other cognitive impairments. * Help with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for patients. * Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. * Monitor patients' health status by observing changes in their condition and reporting any concerns to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional. * Assist with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary, to help patients move safely from one location to another. * Support hospice care by providing comfort measures and assistance to terminally ill patients and their families. *Skills* * Experience in caregiving or home care settings is preferred. * Knowledge of dementia care techniques and best practices. * Strong patient care skills with the ability to empathize and communicate effectively with individuals of varying needs. * Ability to perform heavy lifting as required for patient mobility assistance. * Familiarity with meal preparation that accommodates dietary restrictions or preferences. * Experience working in nursing homes or assisted living facilities is an asset. * Commitment to maintaining a clean environment for patient safety and comfort. The Health Care Aide position requires dedication, compassion, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of each patient while providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 16 per week Benefits: * On-site parking Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Every Weekend Licence/Certification: * Class 5 Licence (required) Work Location: In person- LocationCalgary, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Part time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9492733444
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