Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Breton Long Term Care is a 23 bed unit located in a rural setting where the Health Care Aide - Long Term Care will provide patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), within an inter-disciplinary team environment to provide client and family centered care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias. Breton is a progressive community in central Alberta, located 48 km east of Drayton Valley or 100 km southwest of Edmonton. Breton is surrounded by lakes and woods and is home to the Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary, which supports 154 bird species, 22 mammal species and 266 plant species including a number of rare and uncommon orchids. The sanctuary is open to the public for daytime visits and self-guided hikes. Several organized sports programs are available including baseball, soccer, a dance studio and gymkhana club and the town has a beautiful new Community Centre. There\'s always something to do in Breton, whether it\'s visiting with friends and family, taking a walk on the paved walkways, or playing a round of golf at one of the local golf courses. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Breton Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 08-JAN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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. Additional Required Qualifications:

As required. Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Health Care Aide preferred. Preference will be given to an HCA who has dementia experience and/or training.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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