Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
The Village of Consort is located in south central Alberta about 200 km from Red Deer. Consort is a village of opportunity committed to collaborating with its community and neighbors. It is primarily a farming and ranching community, with mixed crops and large cattle operations. The oil industry is also very active in the area. Consort has an active modern hospital and clinic (which is located within the hospital), steps away from the Emergency and Lab and X-Ray. There are a variety of service clubs and organizations operating within Consort and area. Consort also offers a wide range of quality recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Providing all essential services, the Village of Consort is a thriving and growing community that has developed a foundation for a sustainable future.
Description:
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; assist with organized activities or programs; 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 safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: 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.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Long Term Care
- Primary Location: Consort Hospital and Care Cent
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 04-JAN-2027
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 14-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong communication and organization skills will help you in Long Term care.
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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