Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Tofield has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide to join their nursing team! As a Health Care Aide, you will be an important multidisciplinary healthcare team member, demonstrating genuine interest and respect for the clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in Long Term Care. You will be a key part of the multidisciplinary care team, providing personal care and support to clients in the continuing care settings. Your primary duties will be delivering health care procedures and assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living as determined in collaboration with the client, their family and members of the healthcare team as detailed in the established healthcare plan. Under special circumstances, you may be called upon to perform assigned Restricted Activities under the supervision of a regulated health professional; therefore, you will be required to participate in and provide documentation of relevant in-service training and education on an ongoing basis. You will experience and enjoy the benefits of delivering health care services both on your own and within a team atmosphere. The Town of Tofield is situated 68 km east of Edmonton on Highway 14 and is easily commutable from the city of Edmonton if big city living is what you are looking for. From Farmers' Markets to Swim Lessons to Show and Shines, to the Sodbuster Rodeo to the Spring Nature Festival, there is always an event to attend or be involved in. The list of services around Tofield is steadily growing as businesses appreciate the lower cost of real estate and overhead.

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: Tofield Home Care
• Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2022
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2022
• Hours per Shift: 4, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.12
• Maximum Salary: $24.45
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Basic computer skills with Windows operating system, including Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Continuing Care Health Service Standards standards and Alberta Health Services qualifications. Must be in good physical condition as the majority of the shift involves: heavy lifting, standing, crouching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of time. Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in the Home Care environment is an asset. Medication Assistance Certification.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.