Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00046703 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Discover a fulfilling career at Mary Immaculate Care Centre, an essential pillar of the Mundare community. Our facility is committed to providing round-the-clock nursing care for long-term residents, complemented by comprehensive services such as occupational therapy, recreation therapy, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, spiritual care, and a valuable mental health adult day program. Will consider Registered Nursing (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students who have completed at least 100 practicum hours for this opportunity. Typically, that would be RN students that have completed their second year of a Bachelor of Nursing program or LPN students that have completed their first year of a Licensed Practical Nursing program. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
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 AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Seniors Care Unit
- Primary Location: Mary Immaculate Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 06-JAN-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 16-JAN-2025
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $25.26
- 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:Minimum of 1 year of experience in a seniors care or long-term care setting. Knowledge of geriatric care practices and common health conditions affecting seniors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Registered Nursing (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students who have completed at least 100 practicum hours.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with residents who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Familiarity with Alberta’s health care regulations and standards. Previous experience with mobility aids and assistive devices. Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems; such as Connect Care. Valid certification in the Competency Assessment Program (CAP) for Health Care Aides in Alberta, or the ability to obtain certification prior to employment.
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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