Health Care Aide

Are you ready for a new adventure? Just an hour and a half north of Edmonton, the village of Boyle offers endless recreation for every season. You can swim, fish, boat, water ski, hike, bike, horseback ride, or ATV in the summer months. You can enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is something for everyone with rodeos, farmers' markets, sports clubs, social groups, and nearby colleges! As our new HCA, you will work with a knowledgeable, multi-disciplinary team and receive orientation, training, and mentorship. You will care for patients with a wide range of health concerns and get to know them personally. This position is located in the Wildrose Villa Residential Care Services in a DSL4 and 4D setting. This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for professional development and a career that fits your lifestyle!

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.

As Required.

Experience working in a residential care facility. Completion of supportive pathways is preferred.