Health Care Aide

In response to increased inpatient capacity pressures, Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is opening additional inpatient capacity on the Temp Seasonal Surge Unit. The Unit is a 29 bed Medical unit with a primary focus on Hospitalist patients. The successful candidate will work as a team member collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families. The Health Care Aide provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Duties include providing appropriate care, as delegated in accordance with Alberta Health Services policies, procedures, and established standards. Demonstrating consideration of patient/client/residents' comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity. Ability to work as a member of a collaborative care team and to able to request and accept direction as 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.

Grade 12 Diploma. Graduate from an educational program using the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides. BLS certified responder. Minimum 1 Year recent acute medical inpatient experience (within the last 2 years). Experience with Inpatient Connect Care required. Ability to provide basic patient care and comfort. Knowledge of hospital equipment and supplies. Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. Ability to manage the job classification of “heavy physical demand” level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary.

Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.