Health Care Aide

Unit 24 GIM is an acute care inpatient unit with a focus on patients admitted under General Internal Medicine. You will develop valuable experience and strong clinical skills working with various internal medicine patients and conditions. Unit 24 has collaborative care hubs consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Aides that coordinate closely to deliver high-quality patient care through peer support and empathy. You will work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient & family-centered care, and proactive discharge planning.

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.

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.

Recent experience working as a health care aide on a general internal medicine inpatient unit. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

As required.