Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00046748 Requisition #
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- Oct 17, 2024 Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a spectrum of services to support its residents, including occupational and recreation therapy, interpretive services, palliative care, foot care, and spiritual support. Our facility features a chapel open daily for quiet reflection and hosts regular services. St. Albert is located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, and is celebrated for its exceptional quality of life, highlighted by top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to the low crime rate and excellent schools. Nestled amidst picturesque natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the scenic Sturgeon River, St. Albert provides abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts—perfect for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging among residents. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. Explore rewarding career opportunities at Youville Home in St. Albert and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply now to be part of a caring community dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
Description:
Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the USW Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: COV USWA
- Unit and Program: Unit 2E - Forget Me Not
- Primary Location: Youville Home
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.54
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 07-NOV-2024
- Hours per Shift: 6
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.77
- Maximum Salary: $26.04
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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