Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider seeks a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential personal care and support to residents, helping them with daily activities and ensuring their well-being. You will work closely with patients, families, and health professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes dignity and respect. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve, all while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are passionate about helping others and are looking for a fulfilling role in health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire required.
• Nursing students with practicum experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Observation Skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Lacombe Continuing Care Facility is a 73-bed unit, including some Medically Complex Care beds, that provides personal care to residents under the direction of a registered nurse in accordance with established care plans. The facility provides encouragement, emotional support, and ensures the dignity of the resident is maintained at all times. Please note: Resumes are not kept on file. All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Community Care, and Public Health applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. A cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for the position. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community, or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will assist with organized activities or programs and observe and report on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional, you will assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Continuing Care
Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.80
Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 30-JAN-2025
Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 48
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $20.78
Maximum Salary: $26.03
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Long Term Care experience preferred. CCHSS training an asset. ROL training an asset.