Certified Health Care Aide - Lethbridge & Surrounding Areas

Company Overview Qualicare Homecare is seeking compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team as Health Care Aides. Qualicare Lethbridge offers home care services that focus on enhancing our clients' quality of life and providing peace of mind for their families. Job Summary The Health Care Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a care manager and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The Health Care Aide is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Health Care Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care. This position is funded through the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive (AYEI) program. To be eligible for this funded position, candidates must meet the following requirements: AYEI-Funded Position – Eligibility Requirements Must hold a valid Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate Be 24 years of age or younger at the time of receiving an offer of employment Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada Please note: Eligibility for this position is subject to the requirements of the AYEI funding program. Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may not be eligible for this particular funded position. Benefits/Perks Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours Flexible schedule PPE provided (Personal protective equipment) Competitive Wages Continuing education programs Responsibilities Assistance with personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Accompany clients on outings Shopping and errands Medication Assist/ Reminders Ambulation and transportation of clients Provide companionship to clients Ability to follow care plan Documentation/Charting Qualifications Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student). Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain Driver's license and own transportation required Access to Internet/mobile phone Criminal Record Check (recent within 1 year) Ability to speak, read and write English fluently Be registered in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory License: Class 5 License

The Health Care Aide provides personal care, hygiene assistance, and companionship to clients in their homes. They are also responsible for documenting observations and following established care plans to ensure client safety.

Candidates must hold a valid Health Care Aide certificate and be registered in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Additionally, applicants must be 24 years of age or younger, possess a valid driver's license, and have current CPR/First Aid training.

• Flexible schedule • Personal protective equipment • Competitive wages • Continuing education programs

• First AidPreferred
• CPRPreferred
• DocumentationPreferred
• Personal CarePreferred

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• Personal care
• Hygiene assistance
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Medication assistance
• Ambulation
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Documentation
• Charting
• CPR
• First aid
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Housekeeping
• English Language
• Home Health Care
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Personal Protective Equipment

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Certified Health Coach
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week