Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide for their Vermilion Long Term Care facility. The role involves providing high-quality care to residents, assisting with daily activities, and collaborating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates are organized, outgoing, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with relevant practicum experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with nurses and caregivers to meet patients' needs.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients.

Skills

Strong English Speaking

Strong Documentation Skills

Ability to prioritize multiple demands

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Completion of minimum 100 hours of practicum in nursing program

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and outgoing individual to join our team as a Health Care Aide at Vermilion Long Term Care, a cottage-style facility offering 48 private beds. Built in 2007, our facility was designed around the well-being of our residents in mind, featuring rooms equipped with a full lift track system, private bathrooms and showers, as well as spacious living areas to ensure both privacy and comfort. As a Health Care Aide, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care to our residents. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is able to handle multiple tasks with efficiency and compassion. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, personable individual who enjoys engaging with others and can adapt to the varying needs of our residents. In this role, you will be expected to be able to work independently and as a team, while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your ability to stay organized and manage competing priorities will be essential as you assist with daily activities, personal care, and support for residents. You will collaborate closely with the on-site Registered Nurse, who is available 24/7 to offer guidance and support. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working in a geriatric care setting and who is looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. If you are compassionate, organized, and ready to contribute in a team-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply.

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: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A Primary Location: Vermilion Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 12-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 09-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 25 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights, 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 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 Continuing Care Health Care Aide ILT It's Your Move Continuing Care Health Services. Standards Education Completion. Strong English Speaking. Strong Documentation Skills. Ability to work within a team atmosphere and be able to work independently. Ability to prioritize multiple demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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