Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00051259 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Supportive Living Level 4 – Dementia program is the premier supportive living program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 48 Supportive Living beds dedicated to dementia care, 12 of which are specific to male residents. In addition, for caring for our residents, we approach our work as a vocation – a calling. In essence, we work where our residents live. HCAs are part of the greater Supportive Living team that include LPNs, Occupational Therapist, Recreation Therapist, Therapy Assistants, Social Worker, Home Care Case Managers, Nurse Practitioner and Family Physicians. In Supportive Living, there is always an LPN available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, onsite and in the department. The HCA performs various personal care duties, including but not limited to, personal care, toileting, transferring, mobilizing, dressing and feeding. In addition, the HCA helps maintain dignity of our patients by facilitating independence in a dignified way. The HCA continually monitors our residents and clearly communicates concerns to the LPNs. The HCA supports the resident's journey through positive and encouraging interactions. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. 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: Dementia Care SMHCL
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.56
- Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 5.0, 7.50
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 17
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with patients. Required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a supportive living setting preferred. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns. Evidence of continuous learning.
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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