Description
Competition: JMD-25-26-039-Health Care Aide (HCA)
St. Albert Public Schools is currently recruiting a Full Time, Temporary, Health Care Aide (HCA) for a work assignment with Joseph M. Demko School.
More than 9000 students are enrolled in St. Albert Public Schools. From Preschool to Grade 12, our students learn and succeed in programs that are recognized for excellence and their focus on citizenship and sound values.
Hours of Work: 32.50 hrs. /week; 6.5 hrs./day; Monday-Friday; Full-Time, Temporary
Hourly Rate: $28.32/hr (Rehab Assistant rate), as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Expected End Date: June 30, 2026
Specific Needs/Requirements for this position:
- Health Care Aide certificate is required
- Experience working with children who have Diabetes and following an individual care plan is required
- Experience with students with complex needs is required
- Current CPR is an asset
- Experience in supporting the classroom teacher with programming modifications or adaptations as needed
- Previous experience working with students with complex medical and cognitive disorders
- Experience working with students with various diverse, learning and behavioural needs including Autism.
- Experience delivering interventions and strategies as laid out by the classroom teacher and other multi-disciplinary team members
- Use a total communication approach with students including oral communication, sign language, cued speech and visual supports as needed
- Knowledgeable in using strategies that enhance communication in a classroom setting, field trips and unstructured parts of the school day
- Need to be familiar with and comfortable using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
- Experience with assistive communication devices and technology
- Experience with providing social, emotional, and behavioral supports
Applications, either written or electronic, must include documentation which describes:
- Highest level of formal education.
- Professional certificates, trade certificates, etc.
- Courses, seminars, and specialized training.
- Experience related to the position.
- Other skills and abilities applicable to the position.
In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found under Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan.
All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.
However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months),
clear Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.
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