The Independent Living Assistant provides compassionate care and support to residents, including assistance with daily living activities and medication reminders. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment and performing housekeeping and meal service duties.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of a recognized Health Care Aide program and hold active registration with the CLHA. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with seniors in a supportive environment are essential.
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Job description
Casual Days (7am - 3
15pm), evenings (3pm - 11:15pm) and nights (11pm - 7:15am)
For over 50 years, St.
Michael’s Health Group (SMHG) has been committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care while enriching the lives of the communities we serve.
As a trusted provider of seniors’ care, we offer a range of accommodations, including a long-term care centre and various supportive living and assisted living options in Edmonton, Vegreville and Spruce Grove.
Our passion for seniors’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
Through dedication, patience, and a deep commitment to quality care, we create a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and respected.
Every day, our team upholds this philosophy, ensuring that everyone receives the compassionate, personalized care they deserve.
We are currently recruiting for a caring and dedicated Independent Living Assistant (Health Care Aide) to join our team.
Responsibilities
Follows all policies, directives, procedures, rules, regulations and Acts pertaining to the operation of St. Michael’s Manor Vegreville.
Reminds Residents or assists Residents to take prepared medication from bubble-pack or dosette as identified by the Resident Care Plan as assigned.
Follows and adheres to Supportive Living’s expectations regarding Resident independence, choice, dignity, privacy, individuality and ensures a home-like environment for Residents.
Provides and receives report at change of shift.
Asks Supportive Services Supervisor for clarification of assignments if required.
Reads the staff communication records.
Refers to Resident records as required.
Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff and visitors.
Assists Residents with laundry service and housekeeping as assigned.
Participates in setting up dining room, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
Assists in kitchen as required including washes dishes, sweeps, washes floors, puts stock away and other duties as required.
Ensures exterior of building, parking lot and grounds are clean and free from debris and garbage.
Sweeps walkways and entrances and picks up garbage.
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control and WHMIS protocols.
Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
Inspect guest suites for damage upon guest arrival and departure.
Assists tenants moving in and out as assigned.
Collects money and writes receipts for guest meals and gives to Supervisor.
May assist with group recreation activities as directed.
Notifies Supportive Services Supervisor about Resident changes in condition, and planned Resident absences.
Participates in the orientation program and staff development programs as directed.
Promotes and maintains good public relations within the facility and with outside organizations.
Maintains confidentiality of work-related information at all times.
Ensures that equipment, procedures and activities are conducive to a safe environment for Clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supportive Services Supervisor
Our ideal candidate qualifications
Must be a graduate of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
Active registration in the CLHA is required
Experience in housekeeping, meal service is an asset
Prior caregiver experience would be an asset.
Performance acceptable to the Employer in your current position.
A friendly disposition and good interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Must be willing to work closely with seniors, and/or physically/mentally challenged individuals and within the value system of St. Michael’s Health Group.
At St. Michael's, we are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and seek qualified candidates who enrich our community with a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Thank you for being committed to meeting our Mission Statement of providing Care with Love and Dignity.
