Health Care Aide

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job 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: Medicine Casual Pool
  • Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 23-AUG-2022
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 06-SEP-2022
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
  • Shifts per cycle: Varied
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off: Other
  • Minimum Salary: $19.92
  • Maximum Salary: $24.21
  • 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: Competent in English communication may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. Well organized and flexible. Able to respond to competing requests for assistance. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, caring and respectful behavior with clients, families, visitors, and team members. Effective time management skills. Work as a member of a team as well as ask for and accept direction as required. Preferred Qualifications: Previous health care experience is an asset.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2008965
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned