Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

High Prairie, located 200km northeast of Grande Prairie, in northern Alberta’s Big Lakes County is known as the “Gateway to the Mighty Peace Country”. With a population of 2,600 people, and a trading area of more than 17,000, there is an abundance of beautiful open plains, rich farmland, and thriving agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, and service industries. Unlimited recreational activities are available in town including golf, a professional rodeo, and a variety of winter sports including sled dog races every February. A quick 20 minute drive will bring you to the stunning Lesser Slave Lake area, one of Alberta’s top recreational playgrounds and host to the annual “Golden Walleye Classic” fishing tournament. Develop your skills in a new setting, expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North. This could be the opportunity for you! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Wood Cont Residential Care
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.44
• Posting End Date: 30-AUG-2021
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-SEP-2021
• Hours per Shift: 5.75, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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:

Experience working with Seniors. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Preferred Qualifications:

Foot Care experience Supportive Pathways Training.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff and physicians who 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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