Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Beautiful St. Paul, Alberta is located approximately 200 km northeast of Edmonton, located centrally in the Lakeland Region, with a population of over 5,800. As a Health Care Aide in Long Term Care, you will provide patient care services as a member of our healthcare team. Our Long Term Care unit is composed of 29 residents and one respite bed with the unit being attached to our Health Care Centre. Additionally, all staff will be cross trained to all other relevant departments in the site. The county of St. Paul is abundant with lakes and rivers, forests and rolling hills for the outdoor enthusiast. Renowned for the Iron Horse Trail that crosses throughout the Lakeland Region, quadding and sledding are family-friendly activities that spans all seasons. St. Paul also offers a swimming pool, two arenas, a public library, fitness centres, and a UFO landing pad to keep community members very active, supporting St. Paul’s motto that we’re “a people kind of place.” We offer organized sports, dancing, rodeo events, and music festivals. St. Paul hosts many different cultures, making it rich in culinary experiences. We embrace our multiculturalism, including working collaboratively with the Indigenous communities in the area. Education and family is very important to the St. Paul community, where we offer education in French as well as English. For those looking for post-secondary education, St. Paul has Portage College and Blue Quills University at your fingertips. St. Paul is growing and attracting many businesses, offering affordable living and a short commute to work, making this a great opportunity to come and see what we have to offer!

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: St. Paul Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.46
• Posting End Date: 22-AUG-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-SEP-2022
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 23
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.12
• Maximum Salary: $24.45
• 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: 1 year experience required. Current healthcare provider BLS with Heart and Stroke. Preferred Qualifications: Supportive Pathways or any dementia related courses. Non Violent Crisis Intervention. Palliative Care. Nail Care preferred.