Health Care Aide - High River, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

High River, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Opportunity:

The Pediatric Home Care Program is an inter-professional team of healthcare professionals aimed at providing excellence in Pediatric care to children and families in the community setting.

Reporting to the Care Manager for Pediatric Home Care, the position will be responsible for performing assigned duties as a member of a multidisciplinary Home Care team.

The person in this position will provide overnight care and/or respite within the client's home for children who have complex airway needs.

You will provide personal care by supporting activities of daily living, assist in patient assessments, and interventions, and provide comfort measures to patients and their families.

You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers as well as all members of the healthcare team. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required as there is travel to and from the client's home. This position is primarily for the High River area.

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: Pediatric Home Care
Primary Location: High River
Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

80

Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2023

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 26-JUN-2023

Hours per Shift: 10
Length of Shift in weeks: 8
Shifts per cycle: 25
Shift Pattern: Nights
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $20.78
Maximum Salary: $25.26
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year within the past 3 years of HCA experience required. Health Care Aide Certification is required. Current BLS - Provider C certificate required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous acute care HCA experience. Previous acute care or community pediatric experience. Previous experience with Integrated Home Care. Ability to work independently.