Health Care Aide

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Your Opportunity:

Supports all of Medicine Hat Home Care.

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 AUXUnit and Program:Home Care North; GAT; Palliative Care and NPPrimary Location:Medicine Hat Home CareMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.70Posting End Date:25-JUL-2022Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available:01-SEP-2022Temporary End Date:30-JUN-2023Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:8Shifts per cycle:28Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $20.12Maximum Salary: $24.45Vehicle 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:

Ability to perform duties as outlined in the physical demand statement for the position. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL/AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Ability to follow and adhere to home care policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-3 years home care experience or geriatric care.