Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre proudly serves nearly 500 residents with compassionate long-term care, subacute care, and hospice care tailored to their individual needs. As a cornerstone of healthcare in our community, we are committed to providing exceptional quality of life and specialized care to our residents. Located in the heart of Edmonton, our facility offers a supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. Join us at The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre and be part of our dedicated team delivering compassionate care and support to our residents. Please note: 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:
5C Ming Ai
• Primary Location:
Edmonton General EGCCC
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.00
• Posting End Date:
12-DEC-2024
• Employee Class:
Casual/Relief
• Date Available:
22-DEC-2024
• Hours per Shift:
4.00 to 7.50
• Length of Shift in weeks:
Varies
• Shifts per cycle:
Varies
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
Other
• 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care training is an asset. Chinese speaking as asset.