Health Care Aide - Trauma/Surgery

In collaboration with a strong multi-disciplinary health care team, the HCA provides holistic care to the poly-trauma and general surgical patients in the acute care phase. You will help to advance the unit’s values of: Collaborative practice, Full scope of practice, Patient and family centered care and evidence-based practice. While working in a dynamic team environment that supports learning.

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.

HCA certificate obtained from an approved post-secondary institution in Alberta and be a member of the Alberta HCA directory. Demonstrated accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change. Ability to manage the job classification of “heavy physical demand” level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary. Epic, Microsoft Edge, and It’s Your Move” certification required. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred.