Health Care Aide

Grande Cache, located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, trails, and twenty-one visible mountain peaks, the town offers endless recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, horseback riding, golfing, and ATVing. The community boasts excellent facilities, including an aquatic center, fitness centers, and skating rinks, making it a perfect place to raise a family. With four schools and a vibrant community spirit, highlighted by events like the Canadian Death Race Ultramarathon, Grande Cache offers a balanced lifestyle. Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team in the North Zone and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in a supportive, close-knit community.

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.

Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

As Required.

As Required.