Health Care Aide

The Health Care Aide is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of neurological and neurosurgical patients and provide indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area. The Health Care Aide for Unit 111 requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit. Routine care requires lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs. Ability to accurately document in the electronic healthcare record is required.

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.

Graduate from a recognized educational program for Health Care Aides. HCA Directory enrollment. BLS required. Minimum 2 years’ experience working on an acute inpatient nursing unit required. Experience with Connect Care required. Strong communication skills are required. Intermediate computer skills are required.

Clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients with neurological conditions an asset.