Job Description

Status: Open until filled.

Health Care aide-Multi Skilled Worker

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Location:

Medicine Hat, AB

Competition #:

HAT.25.079

Employment Type:

Casual

Location

Good Samaritan South Ridge Village

550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, AB

Employment Type

Casual

End Date

Hours of Work

various shifts

Wages

$20.17-$25.28/hr,

additional $2/hr to wage will be applied, as per Gov. of AB-HCA funding initiative

Employee Group

USW

Education and Other Qualifications:

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent. + Under specified circumstances, the Health Care Aide Certificate must be completed within 18 months of hire.
ALBERTA: + Registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory with active status.
+ 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 a practical nursing program or 2nd year of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered.
+ Food Safety Basic or equivalent.

Work Experience:

Experience working with older adults and persons with disabilities, both physical and cognitive. Experience in dementia care. Experience in palliative care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request guidance and consultation. Willing to accept direction, guidance and constructive feedback. Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively deal with challenging circumstances in a diplomatic and professional manner. Ability to communicate in and understand English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with residents of varying socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, and belief backgrounds, and can recognize and respond effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues. Exhibits an open and sincere approach to other persons, demonstrating respect and compassion, and maintaining the dignity and self-worth of those persons they come into contact with. Exhibits cultural sensitivity, respecting and adapting to diverse background and beliefs of other persons. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying workload and an environment which regularly undergoes change (both planned and unplanned) to accommodate resident needs and/or organizational circumstances. Self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment within the scope of the job classification. Competent in computer use for the performance of key activities and accountabilities where required.

Requirements:

A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date. * A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.