Health Care Aide - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team by providing safe, patient focused health care services for patients on the Post-Acute/Family Medicine Unit at the Leduc Community Hospital.

The incumbent participates in the delivery of quality care by performing services necessary for the physical, emotional well-being and comfort of the patient.

The Health Care Aide will be able to work up to full scope of practice.

Duties include but are not limited to assisting patients with activities of daily living, personal care, heavy lifting and transferring and assisting with health care tasks/procedures 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.

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Classification:Health Care Aide

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Union:AUPE AUX

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Unit and Program:Post-Acute/Family Medicine
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Primary Location:Leduc Community Hospital
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Location Details:As Per Location

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Multi-Site:Not Applicable

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FTE:0.00

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Posting End Date:16-MAY-2024

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Employee Class:Casual/Relief

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Date Available:26-MAY-2024

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Hours per Shift:Varies

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Length of Shift in weeks:Varies

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Shifts per cycle:Varies

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Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

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Days Off:Other

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Minimum Salary:$20.78

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Maximum Salary:$25.26

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Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be able to read and write fluently in the English language and have basic computer skills. Effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and teamwork.

Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job as some of the duties include long periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling (heavy demands at times).

Portering duties also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience caring for patients with Dementia is an asset. Rehabilitation of post-operative and medical patients in the Post-Acute setting and experience with acute care patients is preferred. Knowledge of CoACT and Connect Care is beneficial.