Requisition #: Multiple Requisitions
Location: Barrhead, Alberta
Job Type: Regular Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary
Salary Range: $26.43 - $29.58 per hour
Your Opportunity:
The Town of Barrhead (population around 4,500) sits on fertile farmland sandwiched between two rivers approximately 120 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
Its rich history goes back up to 5,000 years for people like the native Cree, explorers, and gold rush prospectors. Today, the community offers the essential shops, services, and amenities, preschool to grade 12 education, and a range of recreational facilities and groups.
Whether you and your family are interested in hockey, dance, photography club, or theatre arts, there’s something to suit your interests – find your fit in Barrhead.
Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) provides Albertans with the support they need through a comprehensive assisted living system that offers a full range of services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services.
ALA is focused on delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by enhancing home and community services, expediting access to supportive living environments and continuing care homes, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers are well-informed.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures.
In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.
PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
How to Apply:
Please visit our online job board to learn more and apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/search/144468486
