Health Care Aide—Fort Macleod 24Hs4

Position: HEALTH CARE AIDE
Department: Home Services

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Location: Fort Macleod, AB*

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Hours*: Regular hourly and casual work available. Includes day, evening, and weekend
shifts. Must be available to work a minimum of 2 weekends a month.
Position Overview:
This position provides in-home support to seniors and individuals who need assistance in completing activities of daily living.
Key Responsibilities:
Client-care is specific to the individual and may include assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medications, meals, palliative, and respite care. Supporting our clients includes monitoring behavior changes and ensuring client safety.
Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Health Care Aide or related Health Care certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with current registration and insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach freely; able to freely lift up to 15 lbs; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and transferring.
• Previous experience in community care is an asset.
• Lethbridge Family Services requires all new employees to produce a current Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to starting work in order to further protect our clients, employees, and volunteers.

Lethbridge Family Services is a highly accredited, charitable human services organization that improves the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals and families in Southwestern Alberta.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit plan, shift/weekend differentials, and opportunities for growth in continuous learning and advancement.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you then we invite you to submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter referencing job posting 24HS5, including the area(s) you are available for, and where you viewed our ad:

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Web: *lfsfamily.ca

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We *thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person