Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

The Long Term Care (LTC) program is the premier Continuing Care program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 24 Long Term Care beds. In addition to caring for our residents, we approach our work as a vocation – a calling. In essence, we work where our residents live. HCAs are part of the greater LTC team that include RNs, LPNs, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Social Worker, Unit Clerks and Family Physicians. In LTC there is always a Registered Nurse (RN) available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, onsite and in the department. A valid (under 5 months old) Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to hiring. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Description:

Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Classification:
Health Care Aide
• Union:
COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
1 West Long Term Care
• Primary Location:
St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.57
• Posting End Date:
08-NOV-2024
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
18-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift:
4.50, 7.0, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
5
• Shifts per cycle:
15
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$20.78
• Maximum Salary:
$25.26
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a long-term care setting preferred. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns. Evidence of continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Is required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with patients. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.