Health Care Aide

Our Wabasca location has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our Acute Care team. Wabasca is a friendly community offering endless outdoor recreational activities. As a Health Care Aide, you'll be a valued member of the community, supporting patients with their daily needs to maintain their comfort, safety and dignity. Good communication and organizational skills and respect for Indigenous culture are essential for this role. If you are a caring, compassionate individual looking for a career with paid post-secondary training where you can make a positive difference in people's lives, apply today! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Subsidized Alberta Health Services housing may be available within the hospital campus. We have independent houses, Fourplexes and shared units that are allocated on a first come, first-serve basis. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

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