Health Care Aide - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services
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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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The Royal Alexandra Hospital Medicine Relief Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides relief (float) staff to 13 medicine units providing care for General Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pulmonary, Nephrology, GI and Hematology patients.

The Medicine program is a dynamic and fast paced adult acute care program dedicated to best practice in providing patient and family centered care.

Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary collaborative care team in accordance with AHS Values, hospital policies and nursing care standards.

As a member of the collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Health Care Aide - Medicine Float Pool is responsible for providing patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

The Health Care Aide within the medicine program participate in the delivery of quality patient care by providing services necessary for the physical and emotional well-being and comfort of the patient.

The Health Care Aide duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the delivery of quality patient care to meet patient's hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs by obtaining and documenting height and weight, assisting with ADLs, lifting, transferring and mobilizing patients, transporting patients, equipment and specimens to other areas of the hospital, as well as maintaining the inventory of supplies.

You will also assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, families, staff and visitors by gathering and cleaning equipment and maintaining an environment free of obstacles and clutter.

Physical demands of the job involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, twisting, walking, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.


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: Medicine Floats Unit
  • Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.
55

Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2023

  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 05-JUN-2023


  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 33
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $20.78
  • Maximum Salary: $25.26
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:


Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.


Preferred Qualifications:

As required.
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