Health Care Aide

Come join our team on Unit 93/94! The Health Care Aide (HCA) is an essential member of the interprofessional team on this acute internal medicine unit. Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LPN, or licensed healthcare professional, the HCA provides direct patient care to assist in the activities of daily living, mobilization and provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned areas in collaboration with their team and within their defined scope of practice. The HCA maintains a high standard of quality care, is self-directed, motivated, and has effective time management skills. The HCA demonstrates patient- and family-centered care by giving careful consideration to patients’ comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity. The HCA promotes a positive work environment by operating within the AHS Code of Conduct and core values. The successful candidate will maintain professional practice including but not limited to mentoring of unit staff, ongoing professional development, participation in quality improvement initiatives, promotion of a safe and supportive work environment, and demonstration of accountability. Within the collaborative care model, the HCA will use effective communication, engage in conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility, and reliability.

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- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart & Stroke Foundation, AHS Annual Competencies including ‘It’s Your Move’ and additional courses based on unit expectations, current N95 Fit Test. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and families in stressful situations. Demonstrates consideration of patient's comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity. Ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player. Ability to work in a fast paced, non-sedentary work environment. Able to handle the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to, being on feet for duration of the shift, walking, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting/assisting up to 50 pounds, turning, safe transferring of adult patients and equipment. Demonstrates and meets appropriate infection prevention and control requirements by following standard practice for all patients, including proper hand washing technique. Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Connect Care). Experience working in a hospital setting on a inpatient unit within the last 1 years working as a health care aide. or New grads who have completed a final practicum in an acute care setting within the last 6 months. Experience with mechanical lifts required.

Experience working on an Internal Medicine unit is preferred. Familiar with CoACT & the Collaborative Care Model. Experience with the charting system connect care preferred.