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 member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating genuine interest and respect for the clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in Home Care. You will be a key part of the multidisciplinary care team, providing personal care and support to clients in community settings. Your primary duties will be delivering health care procedures and assisting clients with ADLs as determined in collaboration with the client, their family and members of the health care team as detailed in the established health care 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 healthcare 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: Home Care
• Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 18-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-OCT-2022
• Temporary End Date: 25-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 4, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.37
• Maximum Salary: $24.76
• 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:

Driving in all weather conditions. This position requires frequent physical demands, including walking, bending, lifting, standing and driving for long periods of time. Transferring patients of varying sizes and degrees of mobility. Transporting supplies and equipment. CCHSS standards and AHS qualifications are mandatory, and documentation that such education requirements are being met must be submitted on a regular basis. Basic computer skills with Windows operating system, including Outlook and MS Teams. Please note: the successful candidate requires the utmost flexibility as this is a shift work position, and the schedule may require day and evening shift work. 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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