Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a high acuity unit with 29 beds. The Health Care Aide within the ICU participates in the delivery of quality patient care by performing services necessary for the physical and emotional well being and comfort of the patients. The Unit Manager supervises the position and other team members provide general direction for specified duties. The incumbent will primarily participate in the mobilization, physical development and personal care of ventilated and non-ventilated patients while working collaboratively with the nurses, physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments. The incumbent also participates in transportation of patients and supplies within the hospital, when necessary, and replenishing of health care supplies within the ICU.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Classification:

Health Care Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Intensive Care Unit

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

25-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

04-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

9.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

48

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$20.78

Maximum Salary:

$26.03

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and 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:

Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent), Medical Terminology course and CPR (BCLS - HCP) are required. Must have physical capability of performing all aspects of the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of recent experience within the Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care Programs. Training on Connect Care and familiarity with computers, hospital settings, and ventilated patients are assets. Experience working with diverse communities, groups and/or organizations (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, 2S LGBTQI+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.).