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! With a Mission to build and operate person-directed communities, we value individuality, dignity, knowledge, and hospitality.

The Opportunity:

The Medicine Hat community invites you to join our team! We are looking for a Health Care Aide with strong leadership skills to guide our dynamic team at The Wellington Retirement Residence. The role is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with a high level of focus in time management and hospitality.

Skills and key deliverables that will take you further:

• Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in a community environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan
• Coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and philosophy of Connecting Care
• Provides medication assistance to the Residents, according to current Well-Being Strategies
• Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
• Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable provincial and federal regulatory standards
• Assists the Resident with personal care as authorized by the Homecare Nurse
• Builds rapport with Residents, family members, internal and external care partners to ensure the vibrancy of our community
• Maintains an excellent level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Taking initiative with accident and injury prevention and adherence to health and safety work practices within the community
• Passionate commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
• Flexibility and willingness to prioritize and adjust routines
• Strong organizational, communication, and time and resource management skills
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution skills and ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
• Participates in ongoing educational programs and monitoring for continuous quality improvement
• Complete general housekeeping duties, laundry and dining room duties as directed

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• Graduate of a recognized Health Care Aide program
• Valid Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Clear Security Check is a requirement of employment

Why join our team?

• A competitive wage and vacation allotment
• Health and Dental benefits (if eligible)
• Employer matching RRSP program (if eligible)
• Opportunity for career and personal growth
• Looking for a happy corporate culture? The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

Thank you for applying. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.