FAQ Category: Caregiver Certification

Caregiver Screening You Can Feel Good About Inviting someone into your home is a significant decision. At Infinity Healthcare, caregivers are screened and trained before they provide in-home support, helping clients and families feel more confident about the people involved in their care. Our approach reflects the quality standards expected of an accredited home care […]

What to Look for in a Caregiver Care agency caregivers should have the training, skills, and professional approach needed to provide respectful, dependable support in a client’s home. Exact qualifications can vary based on the type of care required, such as companionship, personal care, dementia support, respite, or assistance for a child with disabilities. A […]

Trusted, Trained Support at Home At Infinity Healthcare, in-home care is provided by screened and trained caregivers selected for their professionalism, compassion, and ability to provide respectful, person-centred support. Our team members are prepared to assist with the day-to-day needs outlined in each personalized care plan while helping clients maintain independence, dignity, and personal choice […]

Registered Nurse Qualifications for Home Care A Registered Nurse (RN) providing home care in Edmonton should be qualified and authorized to practise nursing in Alberta. This typically means completing an approved nursing education program, meeting the registration requirements set by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), and maintaining an active practice permit. Registration […]

Understanding LPN Oversight in Home Care In Alberta home care, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated nursing professional who is accountable for their own practice. An LPN does not necessarily require direct, on-site supervision by a Registered Nurse (RN) for every visit or task. Instead, LPNs work within their education, competence, professional standards, […]

Alberta LPN Licensing Explained Yes. A Licensed Practical Nurse, often called an LPN, is a regulated nursing professional in Alberta. To use the title Licensed Practical Nurse and practise as an LPN in the province, the individual must meet Alberta’s registration requirements and hold an active practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses […]

Understanding Health Care Aide Qualifications in Alberta Health Care Aides (HCAs) in Alberta are not regulated in the same way as nurses and other regulated health professionals. In practical terms, this means there is no licensing college that issues every Health Care Aide a professional licence. However, education, competency requirements, and the Alberta Health Care […]

Licensed Practical Nurse Training and Qualifications A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated nursing professional who completes formal post-secondary education and meets Alberta’s licensing requirements before practising. LPNs bring nursing knowledge and practical skills that can be valuable when a person’s in-home support needs include nursing services within an LPN’s professional scope. In Alberta, […]

Comfort-Focused Support for Changing Needs at Home Yes. Palliative caregivers at Infinity Healthcare are screened and trained to provide respectful, practical in-home support for people living with serious or life-limiting illness. They help with the everyday routines that can become more difficult when a person’s energy, mobility, comfort, or needs change. Just as importantly, they […]

Training that supports safe, respectful dementia care at home An Alzheimer’s home caregiver should have training that combines practical care skills with a strong understanding of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease affects each person differently, so caregivers need to recognize changing abilities, routines, communication preferences, and safety needs while treating the individual with patience, dignity, and respect. […]