Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide

Health Department

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fort McKay First Nation is seeking a motivated and multitasked oriented individual who is flexible and works well in a team environment to fill the temporary position of .

Reporting directly to the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide will be responsible for providing personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients.

This is a full-time temporary position, for approximately 12 months, located in Fort McKay, AB.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during rehabilitation, or family disruption.
• Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing.
• Escort clients to medical appointments as needed.
• May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings. Only if certified as a Health Care Aide and upon supervision from an LPN.
• Assist with the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of the LPN.
• Reporting to healthcare professionals with patient updates
• Follow Health and Safety principles in delivering care to residents and work effectively and cooperatively with family members.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary needs of space.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds and other related duties.
• Other duties shall be assigned as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate from an Accredited College / Program is required
• Experience in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field is required
• Previous experience in the health care field and working with older or chronically ill individuals
• Experience working in an Indigenous community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is considered an asset.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract is required
• Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required

ABOUT FORT MCKAY

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray.

Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds : remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70, people with all the amenities you need.