Health Care Aide

Position:          Health Care Aide  

Program:         Home Care   

Classification: Full Time – Permanent  

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Care Aide (HCA). The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides personal care and support services to individuals undergoing Home Care, within Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS). The HCA assists clients with daily living activities, supports physical and emotional needs, and contributes to a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed healing environment. This role involves health monitoring, documentation, and collaborative care, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and promoting client dignity.  

Role & Responsibilities  

• Assist clients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, mobility, and nutrition. 
• Perform basic health monitoring such as vital signs and blood glucose checks. 
• Support clients in maintaining personal independence while responding to physical or emotional needs. 
• Support the intake process by assisting with documentation and gathering basic client information under supervision 
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and complete daily communication logs. 
• Assist with the preparation of referral forms and follow-up activities as needed. 
• Participate in weekly case consultations and daily debriefing meetings. 
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, team members, health professionals, and substitute decision makers.  
• Assist clients with organizing personal affairs as needed. 
• Provide emotional support in a non-judgmental, client-centered manner. 
• Perform housekeeping tasks including cleaning and cooking in accordance with program guidelines. 
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality protocols at all times. 
• Respond calmly and appropriately to crisis or emergency situations. 

Qualifications 

• Completion of an accredited Health Care Aide program.  
• Registered or eligible for registration and hold a valid practice permit with CLHA.
• Additional training in First Aid, CPR, Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, or Trauma-Informed Care, and Security Training is an asset

Application MUST include a Cover Letter and Resume  

Successful applicants will be required to provide any Pertinent Certification, Copy of Driver’s License, Child Welfare & Criminal Record Check upon being hired.                     

***DEADLINE: Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found*** 

Attention: Human Resources          Email: hr@akhealthservices.ca 

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.  Aakom-Kiiyii Health Services would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.