Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
As a Health care Aide (HCA) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of HCA duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards under the direction of the Registered Nures / Licensed practical Nurse. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the Medical / Surgical area whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication and inter-professional skills. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is situated along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) with a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Combined Med Surg
- Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.53
- Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 24
- Shifts per cycle: 44
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $26.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum one year experience, in the past two years, in an acute care or emergency department setting at full scope of practice. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using meditech, Netcare and Connect Care
Preferred Qualifications:Wound care education, Palliative care courses, Non Violent Crisis intervention.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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