Your Opportunity:
The 3E2 Health Care Aide assists with the delivery of quality patient care in the area by feeding patients, assisting with lifting and transferring patients, gathering and maintaining equipment and restocking supplies as necessary. Must be able to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Note: New rotation being implemented. Rotation will be changing.
Description:
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: 3E2 General Surgery-Surgery Program
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75 and 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 38
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $26.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 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:
Upload Documents to AHS Profile (PDF Format): Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Search (CRC/VSS) by a Police or RCMP Detachment, completed within 90 days of any agreed upon start-date. License. BLS/HCP. References (Three work references from managers/supervisors/preceptors, with their full name, position, organization, email address, phone number. Typed copy only). Healthcare Provider certification required. Member of the Heath Care Aide directory. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision. History of good work attendance. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) preferred. Basic computer skills required. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending. The candidate must have proficiency in Connect Care documentation. Note: New rotation being implemented. Rotation will be changing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care hospital experience preferred. Note: New rotation being implemented. Rotation will be changing.
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