Care Aide Learner -Casual

Casual Day and Evening shifts available

St. Michael’s Health Group (SMHG) is hiring Casual Care Aide Learners (CALs) through the Christian Health Association of Alberta (CHAA) Health Care Aide Apprenticeship Program (HCCAP). This workplace-based training pathway supports learners as they develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to become Health Care Aides.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, resident-centred support that promotes dignity, comfort, independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living within the Care Aide Learner scope of practice, including personal care, mobility, transfers, feeding, positioning, and routine comfort measures.
• Work under the supervision of a nurse tutor, licensed nurse, preceptor, or designated care team member while following care plans, learning plans, policies, and supervision requirements.
• Participate actively in the HCCAP by attending orientation, completing learning activities, practising approved skills, and applying new knowledge safely in the workplace.
• Take on additional responsibilities as competencies are taught, demonstrated, assessed, and approved.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behaviour, comfort, mobility, skin integrity, intake, output, or safety concerns, and report observations promptly.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support residents’ social, emotional, recreational, and spiritual well-being through daily routines, activities, and meaningful interactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment while following infection prevention and control practices.
• Document care provided, use safe work practices, and follow applicable privacy, health and safety, emergency response, and resident safety policies.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be successfully enrolled, or possess eligibility to enroll in, the CHAA Health Care Aide Apprenticeship Program (HCCAP), for the HCA education program at the post-secondary institution (Norquest College). Requirements can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/health-care-aide-program [https://www.alberta.ca/health-care-aide-program].
• Candidates where English is a Second Language (ESL) must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement in addition to the Academic English requirement.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
• Genuine interest in seniors’ care and a commitment to providing compassionate, respectful, resident-centred support.
• Ability to learn and practise care skills safely under supervision while following direction from the care team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow care plans, workplace policies, confidentiality requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, accountable, and willing to participate fully in classroom, workplace, and competency-based learning requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role; previous related experience is considered an asset.

All successful candidates must have prior to start date

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. We encourage applications from individuals with varied cultural, educational and professional backgrounds who are committed to meeting our mission of providing Care with Love and Dignity.

Why Join SMHG

• Based on your collective agreement and the terms and conditions of employment, benefits may include:
• Employee discounts
• Vacation and personal leave days
• Paid sick time
• Training and development
• Employee assistance program
• Staff education program