Health Care Aide

Located within the heart of the Peace River Country at the junction of mile zero of the Mackenzie Highway, Grimshaw is rich in forests and hosts countless breathtaking landscapes with Shaftesbury Trail and Wilderness Park only minutes away. We offer a multi-plex, a public library, day care facilities, schools and excellent housing opportunities. Grimshaw has a full range of services including a grocery store, several convenience stores, pharmacies, clothing and variety stores, and many restaurants. The opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives can start here in Grimshaw. As a successful HCA, you will work as a team as well as working individually in a self-motivated environment that is always changing. Adhering to the provided care plan that has been established in collaboration with the client, family and members of the interdisciplinary team will support you in your every changing environment. Expanding your knowledge as a HCA is important, which means participating in education and local site initiatives. You will frequently communicate with regulated health professional on client status, care delivery, observations and feedback as well as documenting pertinent information and care provided. You have an opportunity to contribute as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent creativity and resourcefulness with the ability to think on your feet with little direction. Being able to provide friendly and sincere emotional support by being a good listener and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

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.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E. S course. Palliative Care course/experience. NVCI course. It’s Your Move course. Medication Assistance Program (MAP). Foot care course/experience. Vital Signs. Any other educational courses and seminars that benefit excellent seniors care is always an asset. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Have great time management and organization abilities in order to balance different priorities at once. Availability to work days, evenings, nights and weekends is a requirement for this position. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Computer proficiency, with Connect Care, Rai-HC and Microsoft programs. Minimum 1 year of Health Care Aide experience in Seniors Health over the past 3 years is preferred.