Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

Please note, this facility provides Long Term Care (LTC) or Designated Supportive Living (DSL) services and by Order of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, many AHS employees are restricted to work only at a single LTC/DSL site for the remainder of the pandemic. Speak to the hiring manager who will confirm if, as the successful candidate in this position, you will be restricted to work at only one LTC/DLS site in Alberta.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA) – Nursing Attendant, 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
• Department: CZ CORTN CHC Resial Serv
• Primary Location: Coronation Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.68
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2021
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 12-JUL-2021
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2021
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• 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:

Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Successful completion of other training programs as required within the role of the position. Knowledge and understanding of the HCA scope of practice. Depth and breadth of knowledge reflective of SLW education and experience. Basic personal care procedures. Knowledge and understanding of standards and protocols specific to the Accommodations Standards. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities in meeting Continuing Care Health Services and Accommodations Standards. Understanding of the principles of person centered care. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain caring relationships with clients and families that demonstrate dignity and respect. Demonstrated command of the English language, both verbally and written. Excellent active listening skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients. Preferred Qualifications:

Supportive Pathways training an asset. Previous Health Care Aide experience an asset. Related experience working with the elderly or physically challenged individuals an asset.

Please note:

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

Important:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff and patients and requires all NEW employees to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) and/or Vulnerable Sector Search(VSS) prior to the start of their employment. The CRC/VSS must be specific to the role at AHS and must be dated no more than 90 days prior to the date on your written offer from AHS.

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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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