Health Care Aide

Come join our team in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and make a difference in the lives of Alberta children and families at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Health Care Aid in the PICU works alongside health care professionals to provide care to the high acuity of pediatric patients. Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the PICU. Responsible for performing tasks related to specific procedures in the department. Also responsible for ensuring medical supplies and equipment are continually stocked in good working order in all areas of the department.

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.

Successful completion of Accredited Health Care Aide course or equivalent experience required/ current enrollment in LPN/RN program. Current BCLS-HCP Certification. Demonstrated self-direction within the scope and duties of the job. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide basic patient care.

Recent HCA PICU experience. Recent Pediatrics experience. Knowledge of principles of Commitment to Comfort and Error Prevention. Demonstrated knowledge of critical care workflow, processes and supplies/equipment. Connect Care trained.