Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The SHC is an innovative concept that is more than a \xe2\x80\x9chospital.\xe2\x80\x9d It is built in a campus environment that includes; inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health education and learning opportunities for community members. The campus also includes wellness facilities with partners such as a YMCA, as well as retail and commercial partnerships. The hospital adheres to four key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centred Care and Innovation. These pillars serve as the key philosophical principles to be used in the development and service of all care to patients and families at SHC. The Women and Children\xe2\x80\x99s Health department is currently recruiting for the position of Health Care Aide. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to work within an interprofessional team of health care practitioners. This position may include assignment of work within the following areas of Women\xe2\x80\x99s and Children\xe2\x80\x99s Health: Maternity Triage, Single Room Maternity Care Unit, Women\xe2\x80\x99s Health Procedure Room, Women\xe2\x80\x99s Health Operating Room, Women\xe2\x80\x99s Health Maternity/Gyne Clinics and/or Pediatric Clinics. 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: Unit 76, Family Maternity Place
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 27-JAN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-FEB-2023
• Temporary End Date: 10-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.37
• Maximum Salary: $24.76
• 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: > 2 years, recent experience in an acute care unit required. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience (within the last two years) in a Labour and Delivery/Post-partum or single room maternity setting preferred. Previous experience in an outpatient women\xe2\x80\x99s health or pediatric clinic preferred. Basic Computer skills preferred.