Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Olds; 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 compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential personal assistance to patients, ensuring their hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs are met. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients and their families across various care settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals requiring assistance, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a vital service, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must provide proof of enrolment from the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and support services.
• Work under regulated health professionals to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Personal Assistance

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Observation Skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program (100 hours practicum)

Tools

Connect Care

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.

Recovery Alberta:

Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Olds Long Term Care
Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 28-FEB-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 05-DEC-2024
Hours per Shift: 7.75
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 https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. 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: Connect Care Training

Preferred Qualifications: As Required.