Why you should join our team
Here at Foothills Country Hospice, we believe in supporting the living end of the journey. The focus on all aspects of our care is on quality of life. If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, end-of-life care, then we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental & education credits.
A Full Heart
At the end of the day, know that you're making a difference in everything you do. From patient care to raising funds - it all matters.
Parking
Located 1.4 km north of Okotoks, we're a quick drive out of town with free on-site parking.
Ongoing Learning
We value education and encourage all our staff to continually enhance their knowledge and skills.
Beautiful Scenery
Say goodbye to the concrete jungle. Imagine working in a serene, country setting with beautiful mountain views.
Care & Compassion
Each person who comes through our doors is welcomed into the warm embrace and comforts of our rural hospice home.
Career Opportunities
Health Care Aide – Casual
Position Summary:
As a member of Foothills Country Hospice Society (FCHS), this individual – an experienced, certified Health Care Aide, preferably with palliative experience, provides direct care to residents and families under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide will work as part of the clinical team, to provide excellence in palliative care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards to ensure resident and family safety is a priority.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Providing direct resident care in a team environment and demonstrating excellent pain and symptom assessment skills with timely management within the Health Care Aide (HCA) scope of
- In association with other team members, providing high quality hospice palliative care for residents and their
- Providing direct personal care related to resident hygiene, nutrition and
- Assisting with safe resident ambulation, lifting and positioning in accordance with appropriate policies and
- Consulting/collaborating with other health care professionals within the Hospice
- Documenting relevant information in a timely and accurate
- Being a positive role model for other employees, volunteers, residents and
- Assuming other related duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse and Clinical Leadership Team.
- Completing required learning modules and competencies including Medication
- Completing required annual self assessment.
- Participating in post death care and bereavement support for families.
- Assuming other related duties as assigned by the Clinical
Accountability:Reporting Line: Clinical Manager Schedule: Casual – days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends |
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed certified Health Care Aide
- Current BLS Health Care Provider CPR.
- Preference will be given to individuals with palliative care experience.
- Must be willing to participate in educational advancement within the palliative care
- Availability to actively participate in team meetings and quality improvement
- Knowledge about, and committed to, the Hospice Mission, Vision and
- Awareness of one’s own limitations and strengths in emotionally sensitive situations and ability to react calmly and
- Ability to represent the Hospice in an appropriate
- Ability to be flexible, work well in a new and changing environment and promote progressive/innovative thinking as well as team-based
- Have knowledge of, and be sensitive to religious, ethnic and cultural
- Must have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally and the ability to deal with people in crisis in a mature and non-judgmental
- Must have the ability to maintain a feeling of peace and comfort in the
- Ability to recognize the need for self-care in the Hospice workplace.
This position requires the individual to be compliant with all FCHS privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures; and to be compliant with all Privacy Legislation (FOIP, HIA, PIPA) relevant to FCHS.
All employees of FCHS are encouraged to participate on one or more committees.
To apply, please click here
Health Care Aide
Position Summary:
As a member of Foothills Country Hospice Society (FCHS), this individual – an experienced, certified Health Care Aide, preferably with palliative experience, provides direct care to residents and families under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide will work as part of the clinical team, to provide excellence in palliative care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards to ensure resident and family safety is a priority.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Providing direct resident care in a team environment and demonstrating excellent pain and symptom assessment skills with timely management within the Health Care Aide (HCA) scope of
- In association with other team members, providing high quality hospice palliative care for residents and their
- Providing direct personal care related to resident hygiene, nutrition and
- Assisting with safe resident ambulation, lifting and positioning in accordance with appropriate policies and
- Consulting/collaborating with other health care professionals within the Hospice
- Documenting relevant information in a timely and accurate
- Being a positive role model for other employees, volunteers, residents and
- Assuming other related duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse and Clinical Leadership Team.
- Completing required learning modules and competencies including Medication
- Completing required annual self assessment.
- Participating in post death care and bereavement support for families.
- Assuming other related duties as assigned by the Clinical
Accountability:Reporting Line: Clinical Manager Schedule: Permanent 0.6 FTE – days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends |
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed certified Health Care Aide
- Current BLS Health Care Provider CPR.
- Preference will be given to individuals with palliative care experience.
- Must be willing to participate in educational advancement within the palliative care
- Availability to actively participate in team meetings and quality improvement
- Knowledge about, and committed to, the Hospice Mission, Vision and
- Awareness of one’s own limitations and strengths in emotionally sensitive situations and ability to react calmly and
- Ability to represent the Hospice in an appropriate
- Ability to be flexible, work well in a new and changing environment and promote progressive/innovative thinking as well as team-based
- Have knowledge of, and be sensitive to religious, ethnic and cultural
- Must have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally and the ability to deal with people in crisis in a mature and non-judgmental
- Must have the ability to maintain a feeling of peace and comfort in the
- Ability to recognize the need for self-care in the Hospice workplace.
This position requires the individual to be compliant with all FCHS privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures; and to be compliant with all Privacy Legislation (FOIP, HIA, PIPA) relevant to FCHS.
All employees of FCHS are encouraged to participate on one or more committees.
To apply, please click here
