Health Care Aide

The Health Care Aide (HCA) will assist clients with personal health care needs to promote and maintain their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. The incumbent will be working on multiple units with various teams throughout the hospital. A team focused approach is used in managing workloads while adhering to the client care plan promoting and maintaining a holistic approach in client care. We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their care. Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life. This role will require a person who communicates with sincerity and provide accurate recording regarding patient information. The incumbent must have the ability to physically perform all assigned tasks which may involve physical exertion such as bending, twisting, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, supporting clients, etc. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory and on the traditional lands of the Metis. Fort McMurray is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational, educational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada's boreal forest with lakes, rivers, and provincial parks nearby, it offers a stunning landscape. Come enjoy this unique community and the display of the Northern Lights that is envied by many. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. 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).

Previous experience with Connect Care and in a hospital setting.