Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide (Nursing Attendant) provides patient care services as unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This position is located outside of the Calgary city limits (70 km south of Calgary). Health Care Aides must be registered on the HCA Directory and must be able to provide a letter of confirmation.

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: Health Care Aide
• Primary Location: Nanton
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 15-AUG-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-AUG-2022
• Temporary End Date: 04-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.12
• Maximum Salary: $24.45
• 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:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Graduate from or enrolled in an approved Health Care Aide program or equivalent. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors, and team members. Well-developed time management skills. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in geriatric setting beneficial. Supportive Pathways.

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.

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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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