Health Care Aide

This is a unique opportunity to work as a casual but have guaranteed hours of 0.6 FTE working Evenings and Nights in LTC as the augment - who supports residents with behavioral challenges, providing 1:1 attention and care, and helping on the unit as an extra staff person. The 0.6 will run through the summer until Sept 2026 when we will re-evaluate the units staffing needs. There will be 2 staff hired into these casual temp positions. The right person is adaptable, able to support dementia care in a calm and confident manner, a team player, who is willing to flex to support the unit where needed.

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.

As Required.

The right person is adaptable, able to support dementia care in a calm and confident manner, a team player, who is willing to flex to support the unit where needed. Experience with disabilities, seniors care, gentle care approaches.