Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care team as a Health Care Aide, where you will play a crucial role in providing personal assistance and support to patients in various settings. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive the care they need for their daily living activities. Your compassionate nature and dedication to patient wellbeing will shine as you assist in maintaining a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene and safety needs.

Skills

Personal Assistance

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Classification:

Health Care Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Long Term Care

Primary Location:

Coaldale Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

05-MAY-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

15-MAY-2025

Hours per Shift:

Varies

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

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:

As required.