Health Care Aide

The HCA is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the patient and provides indirect services to overall provision of care in the Bone and Joint Ambulatory Clinics. These services are provided under supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or regulated health care professional in accordance with their designated colleges’ supervision guidelines. HCAs are responsible and accountable for the tasks and functions assigned to them and request help when unable to perform a particular task. The HCA will be required to walk patients from main waiting room to designated clinic rooms numerous times per shift. The HCA will be expected to engage patients and families in a professional manner.

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 graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an educational program using the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or have met the criteria outlined in the Substantially Equivalent Competence Guidelines. BCLS certification. Able to communicate in verbal and written English. Previous experience using EPIC (Connect Care). Demonstrated organizational skills and competence in time management. Ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time during a shift.

Previous experience working in an Ambulatory Clinic. Previous experience working in an Orthopedic setting. Experience working providing patient and family centered care.