About the Compassion Network
Founded in 2013 and based in Edmonton, Alberta. The Compassion Network is a trusted provider of services for people to thrive and function in their own homes regardless of age or health challenges. Our work is guided by our values of compassion, quality, and reliability, and driven by our vision of connecting the world to the best care.
Our management team is known for coaching and supporting our employees while offering an accommodating and flexible schedule. We value our clients and our networks and we act with integrity and value in everything we do.
The Opportunity
The Compassion Network is currently looking for Health Care Aides for a Home Care opportunity in St. Albert, AB . Shifts are Sunday to Friday, 08:00-14:00(6 hours).
Our Health Care Aides are an integral part of our clients’ daily lives as our clients rely on our Aides to function effectively and comfortably. Our Aides provide the necessary physical and emotional support to our clients, but also relay insight and ideas to the health care professional in charge to improve our clients’ safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living, personal care, and other health care tasks as delegated by the health care professional in charge (e.g., LPN, RN, physician)
- Home support activities including meal preparation, cooking, housekeeping, and shopping
- Ensuring clients are safe and comfortable
- Finding creative and effective solutions to improve client's quality of life and wellbeing
- Reporting and documenting necessary items appropriately and in a timely fashion
- Following direction and training from your supervisor
- Performing duties diligently and compassionately within your scope of practice
- Completing tasks with a high level of professionalism, expertise, and competency
Education & Experience
- License: Health Care Aide (HCA) CLHA Registration
- Experience with Hoyer Lift, G-tube feeding, and mouth suctioning is required.
- Health Care Aide certificate (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Minimum 1-year experience in a clinical setting considered an asset
- Basic computer literacy
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
- High attention to detail and thoroughness
- Ability to provide compassion, empathy, and understanding to the client
- Ability to problem solve through critical thinking and self-education
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job including knowledge in appropriate ergonomics
- Ability to learn and receive training in areas you may have knowledge in, but no prior experience
- Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service
Working Conditions
- Must be able to travel to St. Albert, AB
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, Casual
We offer Portability for hours you have already worked. With letters from previous employers, we will adjust your starting wage based on our internal Portability Wage Grid.
The Compassion Network provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $18.50-$20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to commute to St. Albert, AB
Experience:
- Hoyer Lift, G-tube feeding, mouth suctioning: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Health Care Aide Certificate (preferred)
- BLS or CPR certification (required)
- Active registration with the CLHA (required)
- Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector (preferred)
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Location:
- St. Albert, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
