Health Care Aide - Social Work Assistant
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Social Work Department
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-AUG-2023
- Temporary End Date: 02-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $25.26
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Grade 12 or equivalent. Recognized Nursing Attendant/Personal Care Attendant program or equivalent education program. BCLS level C Heart and Stroke Heart Saver program required. Previous work experience in a hospital required. Knowledge concerning the role of social work in the acute care environment is required. Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Able to communicate effectively with patients and staff and understand instructions. Able Organize and deliver safe care to patients. Work independently but maintain collaborative, effective work relationships with hospital staff. Demonstrate understanding, patience and sensitivity when relating to patients, families and visitors. Able to utilize AHS acute care and hospital policy and procedure manuals. Considerable standing and walking required. Ability to assist with lifting, turning and transferring adult patients. Ability to lift and carry supplies is required. Computer literacy required.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
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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