Celebrating non-profit workers

Staff in not-for-profit care homes are quick to point out that the vibe is different. As we commit to a shared purpose and service to others, amazing things can happen between employers, staff, residents and families.

Mission driven care

Non-profit care homes with a mission to serve offer a unique and meaningful working environment.

Staffing hours = more moments

Higher staffing levels mean staff can offer more moments of care to residents with dementia. Here’s the difference it makes.

Dorothy's jewellery box

Staff were at a loss to find ways to calm Dorothy on days she woke up anxious and distressed. A caring staff member and a dollar-store jewelry box saved the day.

Workforce solutions

The COVID-19 global pandemic radically changed the face of the workforce in continuing care. We’re now healing and rebuilding together as we recover from some very challenging years.

The changing workforce profile in continuing care

The pandemic put enormous distress on our workforce, disrupted Alberta’s international labour pool, and created workforce risks unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.

50 leaders with a new vision

When 50 leaders from CHAA organizations came together to discuss workforce challenges and brainstorm a path forward, we committed to collaborate on sector-wide solutions.

Mental health and leadership supports

There’s no shortage of studies about the mental health of the workforce in continuing care. Here’s what CHAA operators are doing to restore and rejuvenate the health of our teams.

Are we losing HCAs along the learning journey?

Many aspiring health care aides have international roots and evolving English language skills. Here’s how CHAA operators are working together to support HCA learners through enhanced educational and workplace supports.

Why Shakespeare is hurting our quest for more care staff

She had her colleagues in tears of laughter — and heartbreak — about emigrating to Canada to become an HCA. Now CEO of a CHAA care home, she’s sharing her story about the barriers facing newcomers aspiring to a career in health care.

Collaborating with labour

Whether operating within a unionized or non-unionized workforce, CHAA member organizations have a long and collaborative history with staff and their union leaders.

Rural recruitment and retention

Rural areas throughout Alberta have always been challenged to recruit and retain the right number and mix of skilled staff. CHAA’s non-profits have ideas and solutions.

Making room for apprenticeship-level workers

Allowing students in the workforce to learn ‘on the job’ requires collaboration with labour groups. Here’s how we’re leading the way.

Agencies to the rescue

Staffing agencies are a must-have in today’s challenging labour market. But is there a downside?

Are multi-skilled workers the way of the future?

Most unionized care staff in Alberta’s care homes have a distinct scope of practice — and must be scheduled according to specific funding accountability thresholds. How does the concept of multi-skilled workers affect staffing models?

Volunteers like none other

It’s hard to imagine a care home without volunteers. They’re the extra hands and good souls who enrich the lives of residents day in and day out. There’s a lot to love about CHAA volunteers.

More volunteers than any other sector

For years, residents in CHAA’s faith-based, non-profit operators have benefitted from nearly half a million hours of volunteer service annually.

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