Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Company: Alberta Health Services

Job description: Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The HCA participates in the delivery of quality individualized, client-centered care, based on assessed unmet needs of the patient/resident. Responsibilities include providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the patient/resident and providing indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area. This position requires frequent physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting and hand movements, ability to stand for long periods, and be capable of lifting 25-50 pounds on a regular basis. May be required to work a variety of shifts and shift patterns. The HCA must demonstrate effective communication skills by using good listening, respectful tone of voice, respectful body language, and by communicating information both verbally and in writing with patient/clients, families, visitors and team members. The incumbent must have the ability to work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to request and accept direction as required. Demonstrate strong task specific organizational skills. Strong observation skills. An ability to provide behavioral, emotional and physical support to patients/client conveying respect and dignity for the patients/client. 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: CanmoreGenHosp LTC.Aux LTCNurs
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-APR-2021
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-MAY-2021
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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 without enrolment in the Directory. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification. Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/residents, families, visitors and team members. Well-developed time managements skills. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English. 1 year experience as a Health Care Aide. Completed and current AHS Annual Competencies – including current ‘It’s your Move’ course. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications:

Foreign Trained Nurse Professional. Palliative/End of Life Health Care Education Course. Wound Care Education/course for Health Care Aides. Pathways – Dementia Care Education sessions.

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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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.

Expected salary:

Location: Alberta

Job date: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:41:02 GMT