Health Care Aide

If you’re a Health Care Aide (HCA) who enjoys the charm of small-town living, consider this opportunity in Hardisty. Known as ‘More Than You Can Imagine’, Hardisty boasts stunning scenery ideal for outdoor actives and year-round events. Nestled in the picturesque Battle River Valley, Hardisty is just a two-hour drive from Edmonton. As an HCA you will collaborate effective within a team, follow directions and meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, patient’s liftings and transferring, ADL assistance, and extensive pushing and pulling. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, strong decision-making, professional communication and time management skills are essential, along with commitment to Patient and Family Centered Care philosophy.

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 BCLS. 1 years’ experience providing care to clients of all ages.

Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S course. Palliative Care course/experience. NVCI course. It’s Your Move course. Medication Assistance Program (MAP). Foot care course/experience. Connect care experience. Previous experience in emergency or urgent care setting. Critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, critical thinking skills and strong decision-making ability. Up to date Annual Continuing Education.