Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Company: Alberta Health Services

Job description: Your Opportunity:

As a member of the Tofield LTC team, the Health Care Aide – Nursing Attendant will be a key part of interdisciplinary care team providing personal care and support to our residents. You must demonstrate genuine interest and respect for the residents and utilize your knowledge to provide comfort and support services to residents. Tofield LTC is a 50 bed facility and we work closely with the resident and their family members to establish a “patient centred” care plan. The HCA will work under the guidance of the a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and other health care professionals in accordance to the resident care plan, policies and procedures within AHS. 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: Tofield HC Aux LTC Nursing
• Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 16-FEB-2021
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-FEB-2021
• Temporary End Date: 27-AUG-2021
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 22
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Ongoing education to meet the CCHSS standards and AHS qualifications is mandatory, with documentation that such education requirements are being met must be submitted on a regular basis. Must be organized and be able to set priorities to complete assigned work, along with working within a team setting. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. Knowledge of IPC issues a must and are enforced at all times. Excellent attendance record required. Able to work shift work and weekends required. Preferred Qualifications:

PC computer and experience in the use of Microsoft programs is highly recommended.

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.

Expected salary:

Location: Alberta

Job date: Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:05:38 GMT