Health Care Aide

As a Health Care Aide (HCA) - Nursing Attendant, 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. The Unit Manager supervises the position.

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.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification. Must the able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy, fast-paced Gastrointestinal/TB Unit. Must be able to work within posted position rotation and shifts. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. Recent acute care medicine experience required. Basic computing skills required. Must possess excellent communication and time management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Able to demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures. If successful, must review and sign off on updated HCA duties and expectations within the Medicine Program. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Connect Care training preferred. Greater than 2 years in acute care medicine, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, preferred.