Health Care Aide

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pediatric team at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. We are an interdisciplinary team providing care to Pediatric patients and their families. 4 North is a general Pediatric unit providing care to those with medical, surgical and mental health needs. We also provide care to adults as needed and support units within the Women & Children’s Health Portfolio. We are looking for Health Care Aides to assist in providing care to our Mental Health patients who require constant observation and assistance on the unit as needed.

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.

Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP). Reliable. Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated skills in conflict management. Ability to safeguard Alberta Health Services information as private and confidential. Ability to follow and adhere to Alberta Health Services policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demands Statement (PDS) for the position. Must be available to work various shifts/days.

Preference is given to those who have Pediatrics experience. Previous Mental health experience. Pediatric Mental Health experience is beneficial.