Health Care Aide

We are seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to join our Home Care team in High Prairie. In this position, you will become a familiar face and valued member of the community, trusted and appreciated by the patients and families you serve. As a vital member of the health care team, you will help patients with essential daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, recreation, and exercise. You will play an important role in maintaining your patients' safety, wellness, and dignity. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can have a positive impact on your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today. 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.

Experience working with Seniors. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Foot Care experience Supportive Pathways Training.