Health Care Aide

Spirit River is rural community hospital that serves five municipalities. Residents in the area enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreational activities including golf, hiking, snowmobiling, hockey, horseback riding western entertainment like chuck wagon races and bull riding. Develop your skills with good learning opportunity and mentorship from acute medical/surgical, and emergency. Be part of the team of all disciplines with the small town know your neighbor attitude and have the benefits of a regional city less than an hour way. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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.

Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skill to work independently and as a team.

Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S course. Palliative Care course/experience. NVCI course. It’s Your Move course. Foot care course/experience.