Jasper Place Wellness Centre is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Aide to join our multidisciplinary team at our Transitional Housing in West Edmonton
RESPONSIBILITY
- Performs light housekeeping duties in resident suites and common areas.
- Supports residents with personal care activities, including dressing, bathing, and incontinence care.
- Assists with support individuals with basic needs this includes site monitoring, meal deliveries, assistance with basic needs, and rapport and relationship development. • Responds calmly and effectively to medical emergencies.
- Provides assistance with resident laundry and meal service as needed. • Collaborates with client to ensure their care needs are met.
- Promotes accident and injury prevention through safe work practices and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
- Grade 12 or GED • CPR/BCLS • Registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Food Safe Basic or equivalent
- Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients.
- Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds)
- Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting, or moving things.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and individuals from diverse cultures • Experience working with marginalized communities
- Experience working in a Harm-Reduction Framework and Setting
- Experience using Naloxone and Responding to Overdoses
This position has a preference for Indigenous candidates as defined by the Canadian Government & the Canadian Constitution of: "Indigenous peoples in Canada, also known as Indigenous Canadians or Aboriginal Canadians, are the indigenous peoples within the boundaries of present-day Canada. They are three groups of Peoples and comprise the First Nations Inuit and Métis.". If you identify as an Indigenous person in Canada and are interested in working for an employer that believes in the benefits of a diverse workplace, this posting is for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
