Health Care Aide – Calgary Casual Pool
Compassion Network Home Care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aides of various availability to join our Calgary Casual Pool.
As an integral part of our clients’ daily lives, you will provide the essential physical and emotional support they rely on to live comfortably and safely. Beyond day-to-day care, you will act as a vital link to our broader team, sharing insights and ideas with supervising healthcare professionals to continuously elevate the quality of life and well-being of those we serve.
Shift Details
- Schedule: Various
- Hours: 2 to 12 hours per day
Key Responsibilities
- Providing Personal Care: Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, and other health-related tasks as delegated by the supervising health care professional (LPN, RN, or physician).
- Home Support: Managing household activities, including meal preparation, cooking, light housekeeping, and shopping.
- Ensuring Safety: Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for the client.
- Elevating Care: Finding creative and effective solutions to improve the client's overall well-being and quality of life.
- Documentation: Reporting updates and documenting necessary information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Professional Execution: Performing all duties diligently, compassionately, and safely within your designated scope of practice.
Education & Experience
- License: Health Care Aide (HCA) CLHA Registration
- Life Support: Current CPR/BCLS certification is required.
- Language Skills: Must speak, read, and write English.
- Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy is required for documentation and communication.
- Assets: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting and/or experience working as a Health Care Aide is considered a strong asset.
Skills & Abilities
- Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Compassion: A deep capacity to provide empathy, patience, and understanding to clients.
- Critical Thinking: The ability to problem-solve effectively and self-educate when faced with new challenges.
- Physical Capability: The ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including a working knowledge of proper ergonomics and safe lifting.
- Adaptability: An eagerness to learn and receive training in new areas of care.
- Positive Energy: An enthusiastic attitude and a genuine passion for providing exceptional service.
Wage Portability: We value the experience you bring to the table! If you have verification letters from previous employers, we offer wage portability for hours you have already worked, adjusting your starting wage based on our internal Portability Wage Grid.
About Compassion Network
Founded in 2013 and based in Edmonton, Alberta, Compassion Network is a trusted provider of in-home services, empowering people to thrive and function in their own homes regardless of age or health challenges. Our work is guided by our core values of compassion, quality, and reliability, and is driven by our vision of connecting the world to the best care.
Our management team is widely recognized for coaching and supporting our employees while offering accommodating, flexible schedules. We value our clients, we value our networks, and we act with integrity in absolutely everything we do.
Inclusive Hiring Statement: Compassion Network is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $18.00-$20.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you drive?
- What is your availability?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- BLS or CPR certification (required)
- CLHA Registration for HCA (required)
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
