Health Care Aide SMH - Nursing Students as HCA (LPN & RN Programs)

Your Opportunity:

We’re looking for compassionate Nursing Students eager to enhance their skills through hands-on patient care. This is a summer growth opportunity available to individuals currently enrolled in a LPN or RN nursing program. Working as a Health Care Aide (HCA) during your nursing program will deepen your clinical knowledge and prepare you for success after graduation by bridging theory and practice. In this role, you will provide direct care and support to patients, assisting with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and exercise, while ensuring their comfort and dignity. You may also assist (within the scope of an HCA) with basic wound care, urinary care, and medication administration under supervision, working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, safe, and efficient care. To qualify, you must be currently enrolled in a recognized LPN or RN nursing program and registered on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory prior to your start date. Students can use their unofficial transcripts to confirm they meet the Directory’s requirements. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, independence, and flexibility are essential for success in this role. This position offers valuable experience across various care environments and will help you develop essential skills that support your nursing career after graduation. The successful candidate will join the casual pool and be available for near full-time hours over the summer. 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.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.