Health Care Aide - Continuing Care

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for their Specialty Program Team. This part-time role involves providing personal care and support to clients in community settings, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and experience with older adults.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• 6 months experience working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to clients.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Personal assistance

Support activities of daily living

Effective communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information, visit Alberta Health Services. We are seeking a Health Care Aide to join our Specialty Program Team within Adult Day Programs, providing care and support to clients to promote engagement and participation. The Health Care Aide offers personal care and support in a community setting, working according to an established care plan in collaboration with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Supervised by a regulated health professional, they may perform restricted activities under specific circumstances, document care activities, and participate in in-service education. This position is based at the ADP Program at Sturgeon Community Hospital.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide personal assistance, support activities of daily living, and deliver services to patients (clients, residents) requiring short-term or ongoing support, following the patient care plan and facility policies. Your role involves working closely with patients, families, and caregivers across various care settings, assisting nurses with routine care needs such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, supporting organized activities, and observing/reporting on patient wellbeing. Under supervision, you will help maintain a safe environment and ensure effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Additional Details:
Location: Sturgeon Hlth Srvcs Ctr
FTE: 0.54
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03/hour
Requirements: Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire, active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, BCLS-HCP certification, and 6 months experience working with older adults. Nursing students enrolled in Alberta-approved programs with practicum hours may also qualify.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with older adults in adult day programs, medication assistance certification, experience with connect care, and recreational programming experience.

This is an entry-level, part-time position in the hospitals and healthcare industry, with a focus on health care provision in community settings.