Health Care Aide

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide quality patient care on unit 58 Peter Lougheed Centre. Unit 58 is an in-patient Vascular Special Care Unit. Our patients will have complex, diverse, stable, and unstable care needs. The Health Care Aide assist in the provision of direct patient care-the primary duties include: performing tasks related to activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and safety rounds of patients, assist with feeding, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team to deliver high quality patient care to our patient population. The Health Care Aide provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). PLC Unit 58 maintains an excellent relationship with their sister unit Vascular/Oral Max/ENT Unit 59. There may be instances where the successful candidate is asked to provide assistance on Unit 59.

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.

Minimum 1-year recent (within 3-5 years) surgical experience. BCLS-HCP Heart Saver program required. Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Able to communicate effectively with patients and staff and understand nursing instructions. Organize and deliver safe care to patients. Demonstrates accountability in their practice. Work independently but maintain collaborative, effective work relationships with hospital staff. Demonstrate understanding, patience and sensitivity when relating to patients, families and visitors. Able to utilize AHS acute care and hospital policy and procedure manuals online. Considerable standing and walking required. Ability to assist with lifting, turning and transferring adult patients. It’s your move (IYM) certification. Ability to lift and carry supplies is required. Basic computer skills necessary.

Connect Care training. Previous work experience in an acute care hospital.