What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Aide (Full-Time) - Whitemud position at Carrington Group of Companies?
About Us:
Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities provides affordable, supportive senior living with a focus on personalized care and healthy aging. Our purpose-built spaces and quality living experiences create an inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive together. Guided by our core values of care, trust, and respect, we ensure every resident can age with dignity and joy. More than a Home, it’s a Lifestyle.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Health Care Aide to join our Lifestyle Options – Whitemud team on a full-time (1.0 FTE) basis. In this role, you will work with a team to provide inclusive, resident-centered care that promotes dignity and independence, under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse and Supervisor.
What you’ll do:
Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities provides affordable, supportive senior living with a focus on personalized care and healthy aging. Our purpose-built spaces and quality living experiences create an inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive together. Guided by our core values of care, trust, and respect, we ensure every resident can age with dignity and joy. More than a Home, it’s a Lifestyle.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Health Care Aide to join our Lifestyle Options – Whitemud team on a full-time (1.0 FTE) basis. In this role, you will work with a team to provide inclusive, resident-centered care that promotes dignity and independence, under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse and Supervisor.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high-quality care in alignment with each resident’s individualized care plan.
- Support daily living needs including personal hygiene, mobility, meals, and recreational activities.
- Complete safe and appropriate medication assistance in accordance with current standards.
- Perform authorized and delegated procedures to meet specific resident needs.
- Communicate observations and concerns to nurses, AHS Case Managers, and other health professionals.
- Accurately document service hours and all activities performed for residents.
- Active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
- Experience with elderly, disabled, and palliative care preferred.
- Delivers person-centered care and involves residents and families in care planning.
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and strong communication skills in English.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases; follows safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Comprehensive benefits package and a flexible health spending account.
- Company-matched RRSP program.
- Personal time off (PTO) days.
- Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.