Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

If you are a Health Care Aide who likes small town living & working with the elderly, then this position in Stettler might be just what you’re looking for! As an HCA & member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest & respect for our residents & utilize your knowledge, skills, & abilities to competently provide direct resident centered care. Stettler Long Term Care is a 50 bed unit where you will work within a multidisciplinary team environment, caring for residents with diverse medical needs. As an HCA, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our residents & utilize your knowledge, skills, & abilities to competently provide direct resident centered care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest & skills in providing care to the elderly residents, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer disease or other dementia. Stettler is located in the “Heart of Alberta”, just 179km southeast of Edmonton & 101km east of Red Deer. It serves as a regional hub with a main trading area involving over 11, 000 people. The town has a wide assortment of community facilities including an elementary/junior high school, a composite high school, a library, twin arenas, an aquatic centre, a performing arts theatre, & much more. The area also has a few golf courses and is close to Buffalo Lake. This position qualifies for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, which reimburses $4,000 per year (up to a maximum of 5 years) for working in the rural setting. Please note, this facility provides Long Term Care (LTC) services and by Order of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, many AHS employees are restricted to work only at a single LTC site for the remainder of the pandemic. Speak to the hiring manager who will confirm if you will be restricted to work at only one LTC site in Alberta.

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: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Stettler Hosp and Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.41
• Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 17-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 17-FEB-2023
• Hours per Shift: 5.5, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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:

As required. Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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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