Overview
TotalCare Concierge is Calgary's trusted personalized home care service provider. Our focus is not only on meeting the client's care needs but building a long lasting relationship with each client.
Do you enjoy building close connections with clients? If so, we are looking for you!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our clients. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing companionship to those in need.
About the Role:
- This is a full time position with a minimum 30 hours a week.
- Schedule is subject to change however we require someone who is able to follow the prescribed schedule.
- THIS POSITION INVOLVES CLIENTS WITHIN CALGARY. Successful candidates MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN CALGARY.
What you will be doing:
- Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Support meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for clients.
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas, including laundry and housekeeping duties.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behavior to nursing staff or family members.
- Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Offer specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
What you bring:
- Health Care Aide Certification or Equivalency
- Registered with the Alberta HCA Directory.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Up to date N95 Mask Fit testing.
- Reliable vehicle and Class 5 license.
- Personal mobile device with data.
- Prompt and respectful communication.
- Preference will also be given to candidates who have great attention to detail and communicates promptly and effectively.
Nice to have:
- Experience in home care setting.
- Experience in wound care, catheter care, end of life care, and operating personal medical devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of care practices and techniques for working with individuals with dementia, disabilities, or terminal illness.
- Ability to perform meal preparation while considering client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Proficiency in other languages such as Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.
- Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and work schedules as required.
- Responds timely and respectfully.
How you will be paid:
- Potentially earn up to $26.00 an hour which is the highest in the home care industry and very competitive to acute care, supportive living, and long term care pay rates!
- Our hourly rates start at $18.00 based on experience with a potential additional top up of up to $5.50 an hour from the company profit sharing program.
- Earn referral fees of at least $150 to $500 per eligible client.
- You have full ownership of your schedule. Work as much or as little as you want.
- There is a minimum 2 hours per scheduled visit which reduces travel time spent during the shift.
- You are one on one with clients and the focus will be on spending quality time with them without having to rush.
- You will get to know your clients rather than just their care tasks.
- We value our team, you will be respected and heard by the company.
- There are multiple company sponsored employee engagement activities and performance incentives.
Join our team as a Health Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
Application question(s):
- What is your hourly pay expectations?
- What are the specific days and times you are able to work?
- What languages are you fluent in?
Work Location: In person