Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their collaborative team. In this vital role, you will provide essential personal assistance to patients, ensuring their daily living needs are met while working closely with nurses and health professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals requiring care in various settings, including home and community health facilities. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Part-time Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate required within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with 100 hours of practicum may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients in various settings.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Personal Assistance

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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 workplace 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, 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: Continuing Care
Primary Location: Innisfail Health/MH Care Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.68
Posting End Date: 13-JAN-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 23-JAN-2025
Temporary End Date: 24-JUL-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 34
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:

Connect Care. Previous experience in Long Term Care.