Health Care Aide

Job title: Health Care Aide

Job description: Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide on Unit 93/94 provides appropriate care, as delegated in accordance with Alberta Health Services policies, procedures, and established standards. Must have 1-2 years of current Internal Medicine experience as a Health Care Aide Demonstrates consideration of patient/client/residents’ comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity. Ability to work as a team member; and to request and accept direction as required. Effective time management skills. Understanding and compliance with the AHS code of conduct. Self-direction within the scope and duties of the job required on Unit 93/94. The opportunity to learn and grow as a Health Care Aide is here for the energetic individual. Come join our team on Unit 93/94!

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
• Department: (RGH)PCU 94 MEDICAL
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 01-NOV-2021
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-DEC-2021
• Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 55
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Must have 1-2 years of current in hospital experience. Basic computer skills with working knowledge of SCM. Demonstrates consideration of patient/client/residents’ comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity. Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in using mechanical patient lifting devices preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated.

Hiring Requirements:

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

COVID-19 Immunization: Proof of full immunization against COVID-19. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine. See our for additional information.

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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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