12 Sep
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Alberta Health Services
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Fort Saskatchewan
12 Sep
Alberta Health Services
Fort Saskatchewan
Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta .
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Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care.We are looking for a Health Care Aide to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life.The Health Care Aide provides personal care and support to clients in a community setting. Work is assigned according to an established plan of care, in collaboration with the client, family and members of the multidisciplinary team.
The Health Care
Aide is supervised by a regulated health professional and may perform assigned restricted activities under specific circumstances. Documentation of pertinent information and care provision is required, as is participation in relevant in-service education.
The Health Care
Aide provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).This position will be based out of the Fort Saskatchewan Home Care office but will provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural East team, which will include travel to the other home care network offices, as required. 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; 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 protected environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.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.
Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Unit and Program: Home and Community Care Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Days Off: As Per Rotation Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Unit and Program:
Home and Community Care Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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.
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Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP).The Ability to apply health and safety principles in delivering care to clients in the community, to work effectively and cooperatively with others and to set priorities by organizing and scheduling work-related activities is essential.Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. Previous experience in the health care field and work with older or chronically ill individuals.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.
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📌 Health Care Aide (Fort Saskatchewan)
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