Health Care Aide

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Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the care manager, Red Deer Home care in the role of Health Care Aide. You will be responsible for providing quality care to clients in the community. The successful candidate will interact with the team and the clients/families to provide direct care as needed. You may be required to perform other duties depending on workload.

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.

Classification:Health Care AideUnion:AUPE AUXDepartment:RedDeer BremnerHome Support21Primary Location:Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm HlthMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.62Posting End Date:24-MAY-2022Employee Class:Regular Part TimeDate Available:04-JUL-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:37Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $19.92Maximum Salary: $24.21Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

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 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 Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized school. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team in a community setting to provide personal care and home support for clients as assigned by case managers or team leads. Must be comfortable in providing care in a variety of community settings (lodges, personal homes). Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Also required are good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medication Assistance Training preferred. Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) education an asset. Home care experience preferred.