Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Vegreville, located 102 km east of Edmonton, has a population of 6,000 and offers a complete range of services; it has a friendly small-town atmosphere and is an attractive place to raise a family. Vegreville is an active community with excellent amenities for all ages and lifestyles. The Alberta Health Services facility in Vegreville is the Vegreville Care Centre, a seniors housing facility which allows for 60 Long Term Care residents. The newly designed facility has Cottages built within, allowing for a more home-like atmosphere for patients and their families. Reporting to the Care Manager, the Health Care Aide provides patient care services as a member of a health care team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Health Care Aide participates in delivering quality patient care by assisting with basic personal care and hygiene, lifting and transferring patients, patient nutrition and feeding patients as necessary, changing linens, gathering equipment, restocking supplies, and portering patients and supplies as necessary.

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: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Vegreville Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.48
• Posting End Date: 17-FEB-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 27-FEB-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.37
• Maximum Salary: $24.76
• 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:

Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and be able to provide proof of such certification. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Compliance with the Alberta Health Services Hand Hygiene policies. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of Alberta Health Services - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. Demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team and accept direction. Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of Health Care Aide experience in the past 5 years preferred.

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.

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