Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

Please note this position is located in Manning, Alberta – a community 6 hours north of Edmonton. The town of Manning is located on the banks of the beautiful Notikewin River in northern Alberta, and is known as the “Land of the Mighty Moose”. Manning is a service centre for the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. Pleasant summer days and midnight sunsets make living in Northern Alberta a truly unforgettable experience. If you welcome a different pace of life and look for the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, Manning could be the place for you. The Health Care Aide at Manning Community Health Centre provides personal care to Long Term Care Residents under the direction of a Staff Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with established care plans. The HCA provides encouragement and emotional support, ensuring the dignity of the resident is maintained.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Manning CHC LTC Aux LTC Nurs
• Primary Location: Manning Community Health Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.43
• Posting End Date: 08-AUG-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 18-AUG-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 4.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 7, 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $19.92
• Maximum Salary: $24.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Work effectively as part of a nursing team. Understand and follow established policies and procedures. Relate to residents in a caring, professional manner with respect and dignity. Safely perform lifts/transfers of residents of varying size, and varying degrees of immobility. Be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position: Stand, walk, stoop, reach, lift and carry. Be committed to promoting a positive work environment. Be able to work shifts – Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends. Possess basic computer skills. Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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