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Job Description

Health Care Aide (Casual On-Call)

Pay: CA$19.00-CA$21.00 per hour

 

Job Summary


We are seeking compassionate and professional Health Care Aides (HCAs) to join Nurtura Home Care Services in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide culturally responsive, client-centered, non-medical care, personal support, companionship, and respite services to individuals in their homes and community settings, including assisted living, hospice, and long-term care as needed.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and strong communication and documentation skills. You bring practical expertise in safe mobility assistance, personal care, and medication support within scope, while delivering individualized care that honours each client’s cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences to promote comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide personalized, client-centered care in the home or community that promotes dignity, comfort, and safety

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility support

  • Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance mental and social well-being

  • Support clients and families through respite care, including dementia and chronic-condition support within scope

  • Prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with feeding as required, respecting dietary and cultural preferences

  • Perform light housekeeping tasks such as tidying, laundry, and maintaining a safe, organized home environment

  • Accompany clients to appointments or community outings as a transportation escort (no driving of clients)

  • Run authorized errands on behalf of clients (e.g., grocery or prescription pick-up) in accordance with Nurtura’s reimbursement and documentation policy

  • Assist with safe transfers and use of mobility aids to prevent falls or injuries

  • Observe and promptly report changes in client condition, mood, or safety to Nurtura’s care coordinator

  • Complete accurate, objective, and timely shift and progress notes following each visit

  • Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions

  • Follow Nurtura’s core standards of care: empathy, cultural sensitivity, reliability, and respect for clients and their caregivers

 Job Requirements

  • Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate or equivalent education and training in personal support or community care 

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in home care, assisted living, nursing homes, hospice, or community support

  • Knowledge of senior care, dementia care, and working with individuals with disabilities is highly preferred

  • Current and clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the past six months)

  • Valid certifications supporting care delivery, including Standard First Aid and CPR Level C; WHMIS and Safe Food Handling are considered strong assets

  • Certification or training in medication assistance

  • Proof of current Professional Liability Insurance (minimum $2,000,000 coverage)

  • Valid WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) Clearance Letter confirming active coverage

  • Strong caregiving skills, patience, empathy, and excellent communication abilities

  • Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow Nurtura’s confidentiality and reporting standards

  • Flexibility to accept on-call or short-notice shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, or respite coverage

  • Professional, reliable, and culturally sensitive with a genuine commitment to improving clients’ quality of life

  • Additional languages spoken is an asset

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