Alberta Health Services
Health Care Aide
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Job Description
- Req#: 452625
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: 3D3 Plastics
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 24-MAY-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-JUN-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $25.26
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Your Opportunity:
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.
Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. 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:Must have a minimum of 1 year of Plastics, Acute Care or General Surgery and Connect Care experience required. Must be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced and changing environment. Must not have any restrictions to walk, push, pull, transfer, bend and carry. CPR must be current. N95 fit tested. MLL modules must be up to date or in progress. Connect Care trained; must be able to work to full scope of practice and have all required clinical competencies up to date. Successful applicant will be held accountable to their professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
About the company
Alberta Health Services is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.