Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to grow and strengthen your skills and work at your full scope of practice as a Health Care Aide (HCA) within a collaborative team at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Unit 51 is a Subacute Transition Unit, primarily caring for patients awaiting Alternate Level of Care in the community. As a member of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, the HCA supports the overall provision of care as assigned, assisting the patient with activities of daily living (examples include personal care, feeding, mobility); comfort (e.g., bed positioning) and safety. The HCA will work within a CoAct model of care and work in collaboration with the care hub team in your assigned area. You will work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The HCA will be expected to maintain a high standard of quality care, participate in quality improvement activities and integrate the principles of patient and family centered care in your practice.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.