ABOUT BETHANY
Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit
providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with
disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centered
care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our
residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age
well.
WHY BETHANY?
We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits,
retirement savings programs, and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed
to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people
because they are the reason for our success.
For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany
[https://youtu.be/jiLJV9tqYCo].
About the Role
With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Health
Care Aide is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to
residents, resident families and volunteers within their designated scope of
practice. The Health Care Aide demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs
of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, promoting choices,
maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.
What You Will Do
Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:
- Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the
residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and
procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as
required, while maintaining the resident’s privacy and dignity.
- Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and
related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in
a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents’ holistic needs
in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual,
social and emotional well-being of the resident.
- Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self
by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all
times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident, occupational health
and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.
- Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives
out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
- Team Work: Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective
team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in
evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.
What You Bring
- Grade 10 education and Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide
certificate
- Registered with the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- Previous Health Care Aide experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding
environment
- Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in
English
- Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills
Position Information:
- Posting Number: 25-9117
- Position Number: HCA-DB94-159
- Location: Bethany Didsbury
- Classification: HCA
- FTE: 0.65
- Union: AUPE
- Unit: Designated Supportive Living
- Position Type: Part Time
- Hours Per Shift: 6 hours
- Shift Hours of Work: Days (0700-1330)
- Shift Per Cycle:21 x 6 hour shifts in a 5 week rotation
- Position Start Date : August 22, 2025
- Posting End Date: August 18, 2025 at 6pm
How to Apply:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?
INTERNAL APPLICANTS Internal applicants must utilize
their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role;
failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/
[http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/] by submitting your resume and cover
letter.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move
forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and
provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are
consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job
competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
