Nursing Attendant (2024-1867)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Alberta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Calgary as a Nursing Attendant. This role involves delivering quality care to clients, monitoring their health, and ensuring adherence to care policies. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and a Health Care Aide certification. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.
• Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing client care and monitors client status.
• Delivers prescribed medications accurately.

Skills

English

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma

Health Care Aide program

Job description

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At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

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The Opportunity

Position Status: Regular Part Time Location: Garrison Green, EQuaL - 2nd fl BW Hours: 52.00 FTE: 0.67 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0700-1400/1500-2200 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: GG2NA29

Date Competition Closes: April 21, 2025

The Opportunity

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides on-going client care. The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. In keeping with Carewest's Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary

EQuaL (Enabling Quality of Life) - for adults aged 18 to 64 who have disabilities related to a disease or condition, such as multiple sclerosis or a brain injury, currently requiring the full-time support of a continuing care centre.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required.
• Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients.
• Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.
  
  

Experience

Related experience in a health care facility is an asset. Program specific training/experience is an asset.

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, FOIP and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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