Let us welcome you home to Aster Gardens in Sherwood Park, AB. 

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

As a Care Companion, you will be a valued and trusted companion to seniors, providing the social and emotional support to help residents lead a healthy and happy life. 

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and basic household tasks for Memory Living Residents under the direction of the LPN or Director of Care.
• Perform basic meal preparation and light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing client’s laundry. Sweeping and vacuuming within the client’s immediate living area may be required.
• Engage with residents on a daily basis by leading recreational activities in a group setting or one on one. 
• Maintain awareness of patient’s abilities, current diagnosis made by medical professionals, diet, personal interests and special needs.
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Compassionate individual with a passion for helping others
• 1–2-year experience required 
• Registered with provincial health care registry is a benefit  
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred 
• Demonstrate infection control procedures 
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, courteous and tactful manner

Conditions of Employment 

• Valid CPR and First Aid an asset 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 
• COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement will be waived if you did not receive the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds