Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; High River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their compassionate team in a vibrant long-term care facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential support to elderly residents, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing in a home-like environment. As a Health Care Aide, you'll collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team, assisting with daily living activities and fostering meaningful connections with residents and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a caring community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must provide proof of qualification and enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and support services.
• Observe and report on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing program (1st year or 2nd year)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The High River General Hospital Auxiliary Term Care Centre (LTC) is home to 50 Elderly Residents. Nestled 66.5 kms south of Calgary in the beautiful community of High River, Alberta. The vibrant High River Hospital offers an excellent rural caregiver opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta health services care facility. The Health Care Aide (HCA) in LTC works in a Resident Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the Residents and their families in a home-like setting. The HCA will work diligently to enhance the Residents' activities of daily living by providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

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. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, or healthcare facilities, assisting nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. Your responsibilities include assisting with organized activities or programs, observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing, and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Effective communication with patients and health professionals is essential.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Location: High River
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 15-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03

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 enrollment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum, and are in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing, will also be considered. Must attest to this and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Health Care Aide/Nursing Attendant Program. Please attach a resume and cover letter with your application to ensure your skills and qualifications are considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous long-term care nursing experience preferred.
• 1-2 years caregiver experience in an adult clinical care setting preferred.
• Completion of Supportive Pathways or equivalent dementia care education/experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a care team.
• Palliative care experience is considered an asset.