Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join our Home Care team in High Prairie. In this position, you will become a familiar face and valued member of the community, trusted and appreciated by the patients and families you serve. As a vital member of the health care team, you will help patients with essential daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, recreation, and exercise. You will play an important role in maintaining your patients’ safety, wellness, and dignity. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can have a positive impact on your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today. Please note: This position may qualify for a $5,000 to $10,000 Recruitment Incentive. Visit https://www.rcif-alberta.ca/aupe for more details.

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: Home Care/Pleasantview & Community
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 29-NOV-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

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 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.

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 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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