Health Care Aide

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.

Job Details

• Primary Care Alberta :
• Recovery Alberta : N
• Classification : Health Care Aide
• Union : AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program : Long Term Care
• Primary Location : Drumheller Health Centre
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.40
• Posting End Date : 30-APR-2025
• Employee Class : Regular Part Time
• Date Available : 10-MAY-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks : 10
• Shifts per cycle : 27
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $20.78
• Maximum Salary : $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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 Alberta Health Care Aide Directory . 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

To qualify you must : Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. Be proficient in English. Not need to take off extended periods of time from your coursework. Not have previous health-related education. Reside in Drumheller or within reasonable distance. Apply for a “permanent” HCA position (cannot be temporary or casual).

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