Health Care Aide - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential personal assistance and support services to patients, ensuring their hygiene, nutrition, and safety needs are met. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health professionals. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals requiring care, all while working in a supportive and engaging environment. If you are passionate about providing quality care and support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• One year experience in acute health care or rehabilitation medicine.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology

Teamwork

English language comprehension

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program (1st or 2nd year)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide is an integral member of the health care team, supporting Adults and Stollery in a family centered care within a busy tertiary Emergency. 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.

Job Details:

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-APR-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C required) - Healthcare Provider Registration. One year experience in acute health care or rehabilitation medicine. English language comprehension, both oral and written. Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the job (i.e. pushing stretchers, carts, wheelchairs, bending, and reaching). Completion of Medical Terminology required. Ability to work in a team environment is essential. Self-motivated individual able to prioritize and organize workload in a busy patient care environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.