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Job Description
Job Summary
Health Care Aide (HCA) – Casual/Relief
Location: Hanna Health Centre, Hanna, Alberta
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit/Program: Long Term Care
About Hanna:
Hanna is a welcoming town located 199 km from Red Deer, offering a population of 2,673 a safe, friendly, small-town lifestyle. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities, including the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Centennial Place for fitness and recreation, and nearby lakes for waterskiing and sandy beaches. The Agri-Sports Complex provides opportunities for skating, hockey, and curling. The Hanna Health Centre supports the community with a 24-hour Emergency Department, a 17-bed Acute Care ward, and a 61-bed Long Term Care facility. The health care team exemplifies the Alberta Health Services (AHS) values, delivering exceptional care to this rural community.
Role Overview:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will provide personal care, support daily living activities, and offer comfort to patients requiring short-term or long-term assistance. Collaborating with patients, families, and caregivers, you will contribute to safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. Your role spans diverse settings, including homes, communities, and healthcare facilities, embodying AHS’s vision and values.
Key Details:
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- FTE: 0.00
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Shift Length: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Varies
- Salary Range: $20.78 – $25.26 per hour
- Posting End Date: January 6, 2025
- Start Date: November 18, 2024
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
- Adhere to AHS’s values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory with a confirmation letter available at Alberta HCA Directory.
- Nursing students in Alberta who have completed a minimum of 100 practicum hours and are:
- In their 1st year of a practical nursing program, or
- In their 2nd year of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
- Time management and prioritization skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in geriatric nursing.
Why Join AHS?
Be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of rural Albertans while enjoying the supportive and vibrant community of Hanna.
Application Process:
Apply by January 6, 2025. Successful candidates must provide proof of qualifications and demonstrate alignment with AHS values.
Vehicle Requirement: None.
