Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity :
An exciting opportunity to join our Nephrology and Transplant team on a 45-bed acute care unit at the Foothills Medical Center.
We are looking for health care aides (HCAs) who are team orientated and passionate about providing patient and family centered care.
We are a unit that strives to provide exceptional patient care and work together in a respectful and supportive environment to support one another.
Description :
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), 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.
Required Qualifications :
Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at 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 : Preferred Qualifications :
Previous inpatient nephrology experience within the last two (2) years and previous knowledge of peritoneal dialysis cycler machines.
Current IYM Safe Handling certificate.