Connecting Care is Looking for Care Aide Full Time

We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity and inclusion! Connecting Care is a merging of service groups into one cohesive company. We provide care, hospitality, and operational services in seniors’ residences, as well as develop seniors’ communities. With a Mission to build and operate person-directed communities, we value individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality.

The Opportunity:

The role of Care Aide will be serving the community of Pearson Place in Hythe, Alberta. As a Care Aide, you are the advocate for the resident’s and their families.

We are seeking:

Available shifts are – Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Skills and competencies that will take you further:

• Strong team player that has exceptional and patient leadership skills
• Coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and philosophy of Connecting Care
• Passionate personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
• Assists the Resident with personal care as authorized by the Homecare Nurse
• Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current Well-Being Strategies
• Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
• Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect and care for all persons
• Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in a community environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by the Homecare Nurse
• Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
• Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable provincial and federal regulatory standards
• Demonstrates professional relationship building with Residents, family members, employee care partners, volunteers, and external care partners to ensure the vibrancy of our community
• Flexible, willingness to prioritize and re-adjust routines, open to change for the benefit of the community
• Strong organizational, communication, and time and resource management skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, deal effectively with difficult or crisis situations
• Ongoing monitoring and continuous quality improvement
• Initiative-taking with accident and injury prevention, adherence to health and safety work practices within community
• Always maintains an elevated level of professionalism
• Participates in ongoing educational programs
• Complete general housekeeping duties, laundry and dining room duties as directed
• Maintain and adhere to confidentiality of community, not limited to the accountability of all care partners

Foundational Knowledge and Experience:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent (required)
• Read, write, and speak fluent English (required)
• Enrolled in a recognized Health Care Aide program at hire or within 6 months of employment (required)

Why join our team?

• A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Benefits – Health, Dental and Health Spending Account (FTE Lines 24 hours + per week are eligible)
• RRSP program with company matching (FTE Lines 24 hours + per week are eligible)
• Health Spending Account
• Career and growth opportunities
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

While we thank each applicant for their interest, only those successful for this role, will be contacted.

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