Health Care Aide

Position:             Health Care Aide (1 Positions) 

Program:            Home Care 

Classification:    Full Time – Term Position  

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (including health and dental coverage), and one paid wellness day each month to support work-life balance. We also provide generous professional growth and training opportunities within a supportive, positive, and community-focused workplace. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Join us in meaningful work that makes a direct and lasting impact on the health of our community. 

Summary 

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 activities of daily living, 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. 

Duties include (but are not limited to): 

•  Assist clients with activities of daily living 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 the supervision of an LPN or RN. 

•  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 alternate 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. 

Minimum requirement:  

• Education: Completion of an accredited Health Care Aide program. 

• Registered or eligible for registration and hold a valid practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) 

• Additional training in First Aid, CPR, Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, or Trauma-Informed Care, and Security Training is an asset. 

Knowledge: 

Provide high-quality personal care and assistance with activities of daily living 

Deliver care in compliance with all regulations, legislation, and company policies 

Understanding home care, detoxification, mental health, and trauma-informed care principles 

Follow individualized care plans 

Complete accurate documentation and maintain client records 

Familiarity with case management, documentation, and referral processes. 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. 

Other 

• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Brocket, AB: reliably commute or plan torelocatebefore starting work (preferred) 
• Experience: Home Care, Community Health & Detox/ Mental Wellness: 1 year (preferred)

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks: 

Application MUST include; Cover Letter, Resume, Copy of Current LPN Practice Permit, Driver’s License (unrestricted Class 5), CURRENT First Aid/CPR – BLS Certification, Drivers Abstract, and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search 

***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.