Let us welcome you home to The Edward in Calgary, 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. 

We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities. 

Responsibilities 

• Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
• Must be able to perform medication assistance and care tasks, including BP monitoring, Catheter care, Assistance with ROM, mobility/movement exercises, medication assistance/administration including eye drops, eye ointments, inhalers, nebulizers, PRN medication, insulin injections, transdermal medication patch, inserting rectal suppository, application of topical ointments as delegated or when part of routine assistance of daily living.
• Monitors resident well-being in accordance with the policy of the residence. 
• Performs other related duties as required to support common area cleaning, laundry and resident care assignments. 
• Completes all aspects of resident care as outlined in the personal service plan.
• Answers all resident call bells and door alarms promptly and provides courteous service. 
• Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed 
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role 
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes 
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification 
• Registered with provincial health care registry 
• Completion of Medication Administration course 
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred 
• Demonstrate infection control procedures 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners 
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests 
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve 
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds 
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents  

Conditions of Employment 

• Completion of CPR and First Aid 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check