Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential personal assistance to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being in various care settings. Your responsibilities will include supporting daily living activities, assisting with hygiene and nutrition, and maintaining a safe environment for clients. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with 100 hours of practicum will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support for daily living activities.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Emotional Support

Communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Skype for Business

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a successful HCA, you will work as a team as well as working individually in a self-motivated environment that is always changing. Adhering to the provided care plan that has been established in collaboration with the client, family and members of the interdisciplinary team will support you in your every changing environment. You will perform health care duties as authorized on the client’s care plan, including but not limited to simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care and exercises for range of movement and strengthening. You have an opportunity to contribute as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team; demonstrating excellent creativity and resourcefulness with the ability to think on your feet with little direction. You will need to have great time management and organization abilities in order to balance different priorities at once. Being able to provide friendly and sincere emotional support by being a good listener and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as a HCA.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Care Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 10-APR-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 20-APR-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $26.03 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Availability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement for this position. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing medication assistance. Experience in caring for the elder population or chronically ill clients in the community setting. Experience using Microsoft Office and Skype for Business.