Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their interdisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will provide direct care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily activities. Your contributions will be crucial in delivering high-quality care in various settings, working closely with health professionals and families. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active on Alberta HCA Directory or enrolled in an Alberta nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support for daily living activities.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

EPIC (Connect Care)

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Your Opportunity:

We are looking for a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for providing direct care to assist in daily activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and providing indirect services in the Bone and Joint Outpatient Clinics. Services are provided under supervision of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, or other regulated health professionals according to their supervision guidelines. HCAs are responsible for their tasks and must understand their scope of practice in each setting.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living, and assisting patients who require short-term or ongoing support, following patient care plans and facility policies. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across various care settings, assisting nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, supporting organized activities, and observing/reporting on patients' health and wellbeing. Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will help maintain a safe environment and ensure effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Additional Details:

• Location: South Health Campus
• Unit: Bone & Joint Clinic
• Employment Type: Casual/Relief
• Hours: 7.75 per shift, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03
• Minimum Qualifications: Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire, active on Alberta HCA Directory, or enrolled in an Alberta nursing program with practicum experience. Proof of enrollment required.
• Additional Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent, provincial curriculum completion, BCLS certification, proficiency in English, previous orthopedic setting experience, EPIC (Connect Care) experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, physical ability to walk frequently.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in ambulatory clinics and patient/family-centered care.

Other Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care