NATUREAND SCOPE

Reportingto the Medical Manager or designate, Health Care Aides (HCAs) are valuedmembers of the interdisciplinary team at Thorpe Recovery Centre and providesupportive care to clients in both residential treatment and detox settings.HCAs assist the medical and nursing teams in the implementation ofindividualized care plans by providing personal care, emotional support, andassistance with activities of daily living while promoting client safety,wellness, independence, and participation in their own care. HCAs workcollaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, and Community Support Workersto support admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity of care. Theyobserve, document, and report changes in client condition, behaviours,incidents, and safety concerns in a timely manner using the EMR, and follow allinfection prevention, safety, and organizational policies. HCAs perform dutieswithin their scope of practice, seek guidance from nursing staff as required,and contribute to a secure, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

- Support the medical and nursing teams in thedelivery of client care within residential and detox programs while workingstrictly within the Health Care Aide scope of practice.
- Assist with client intakes, transfers, and discharges asrequired, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication with theinterdisciplinary team.
- Support medication processes by assisting withmedication passes involving bubble-packaged medications, in accordance with TRCpolicies and under nursing direction.
- Assist as necessary with the transfer and orderingof prescriptions between pharmacies and medication pick‑up as required.
- Complete basic client assessments, monitoring, andobservations as assigned, and promptly report changes or concerns to nursingstaff or the Medical Manager.




- Assist clients with activities of daily living(ADLs), personal care, and mobility while promoting safety, dignity, andindependence.
- Monitor client well-being, behaviour, and safety,and respond appropriately to emerging issues, risks, or changes in condition.
- Arrange medical and follow-up appointments asapproved by nursing or the medical manager and support client follow-up asrequired.
- Complete accurate documentation and upload requiredrecords into the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
- Perform follow-up tasks related to client care,appointments, documentation, and coordination as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical areas,including laundry tasks related to client care and treatment spaces.
- Assist with stocking, restocking, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
- Adhere to infection prevention and controlpractices, safety procedures, and all TRC policies and guidelines.
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings, training,and team communication to support quality care delivery.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

- Musthave HCA certification and registered through through the Alberta Health CareAide directory
- MedicationAssistance program preferred.
- Experiencein an addiction or mental health center preferred.
- Abilityto use critical thinking skills.
- Teamplayer/able to work independently when needed.
- Ableto work 12-hour shifts to include weekends and nights.
- FirstAid up to date.
- Mustprovide a valid driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract upon hire.
- Willbe required to obtain a Criminal record Check with Vulnerable sector check uponhiring and every 2 years of employment.
- All employees are required to complete Naloxone training, along with other mandatory trainings, within theirfirst three months of employment
- Orientation to Sublocade and Suboxone

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📌 Health Care Aide- Casual (Blackfoot)
🏢 Thorpe Recovery Centre
📍 Blackfoot