Description: Assisted Living Worker - PPT Competition #: HAT.25.021 Posting Date: Jan-06-2025 Status: Active Type: External   


Assisted Living  Worker - PPT

Internal Closing Date:  Jan-14-2025 at 1500 hrs.

Good Samaritan South Ridge Village
550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, AB

USW

The world could use more good samaritans.  If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported.  Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time      0.9 FTE   Hours of Work:2000-0700
7 shits/ 14 days
      
Wages:22.17-27.28

Under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Manager, you will provide services to residents including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, housekeeping, portering, recreational activities, and leisure activities where applicable.
 
Health Care Aide certificate or equivalent and GED or grade 10 English equivalency required. Dementia care training and Food Safe certificate is an asset. Previous experience with palliative care is an asset. Experience working with the elderly and disabled is preferred. You are able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully.  Food Safe 1 is required (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Basic or equivalent for Alberta employees.

You must be registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Registry in order to work as a Health Care Aide in Alberta.
 
Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset.  Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements.  We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:                          

Work/life balance Learning and development opportunities Competitive wages Pension and benefits for eligible employees Paid vacation time for eligible employees Discounted services with many of our local businesses Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee recognition events

Requirements:

A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date. A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion 

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

*Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.

*Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year

*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion

*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at  https://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile and follow process to apply for the position.  We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.