Health Care Aide

Position Summary

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

As a member of the care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support to residents, their family and visitors in a home-like environment that enables independence, choice, dignity, privacy and individuality. The HCA assists residents as necessary in areas of personal care, social support, and in helping them participate in recreation and leisure activities.

The position requires the ability to communicate in all forms (reading, writing, clear verbal articulation and active listening) to implement recommendations and develop plans and procedures in accordance with Covenant Care’s protocol and also with applicable legislation. Information learned and shared is extremely sensitive, and it is expected that the Health Care Aide maintains absolute confidentiality.

This position is responsible for providing resident care in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, culture, spirituality and individuality within a home‑like environment.

• Ensuring service is provided in a manner reflective of Covenant Care’s standards.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.
• Consistently promoting teamwork and cooperation within the team.
• Ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures.
• Providing support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end‑of‑life journey that enables choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.
• Modeling the organization’s mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively.
• Collaborating effectively as a skilled team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Dementia education an asset.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Ability to speak French an asset.
• Computer skills an asset.
• This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy.