Health Care Aide Jobs

Your Opportunity:

Living in a small town that’s close to a big city offers the best of all worlds. Radway is situated in beautiful northern Alberta, 1 hour north of Edmonton. For residents who enjoy a busy lifestyle, you can find nearby outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, an outdoor swimming pool, and the Redwater sand hills natural area for a great ATV ride! Rural Alberta offer a lot of advantages not only for your family, but also for your career. Your role as a Health Care Aide will improve the lives of Albertans, providing resident - and family-centered care through your work in the area of Long Term 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 Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Long Term Care Primary Location: Radway Cont Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.85 Posting End Date: 07-SEP-2023 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 17-SEP-2023 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 43 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $25.26 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating priorities and workloads. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance where knowledge deficits occur. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate and caring attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to be an excellent team player is required. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job such as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience (within the last year) working as a Health Care Aide in a Long Term Care setting is preferred.