Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

  • Alberta Health Services
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Full Time
  • 3 days ago
Salary
CA$20.78 - CA$25.26 / Hour

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Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
  • Recovery Alberta: N
  • Classification: Health Care Aide
  • Union: AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program: Pediatric Day/Night Clinics
  • Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2024
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 07-NOV-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 60
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $20.78
  • Maximum Salary: $25.26
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and 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:
Healthcare Provider certification required. Member of the Heath Care Aide directory. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision. Must be able to work with and communicate effectively with team members. Basic computer skills required. Ability to lift 25 kgs, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending. The candidate must have proficiency in Connect Care documentation. Must be able to float to ALL Pediatric Rehab Clinics and Unit 201 Pediatric Inpatient Rehab Unit. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision. Must be a strong team member and actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a Resume and cover letter with your application. Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent) is required. Medical Terminology course is required. Current BCLS-HCP taken within the last 12 months is required- issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.

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