Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you a Health Care Aide looking for a seasonal medical float opportunity within a busy acute regional hospital? This might be the opportunity for you. We are currently recruiting for our medical inpatient program to support increased seasonal patient capacity. As a member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client care. Client care may include assisting clients with activities of daily living, treatments and treatment plans, and other nursing team related activities.
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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Medical Float Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 18-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduate from an approved educational program or; must complete a pre-service manual during orientation and agree to enroll in an AHS recognized HCA certification program within 60 days of start date and complete within 18 months. A Nursing Attendant, currently employed within the region, must be a graduate from an approved educational program; or be assessed, relative to client needs, as having competency (knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes) compatible with the competencies outlined in the Alberta Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides. Recent experience plus ability to communicate effectively with the client population being served. Able to perform duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting weights up to 25 kg. Basic Life Support for Health care Providers Level C (as per unit requirements). Please note All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal care and support with daily living activities, routine care, treatments, mobility, nutrition, recreation, and safety according to patient care plans. Work collaboratively with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, communicate with patients and families, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete an approved HCA certificate within 18 months of hire. Requirements also include recent relevant experience, effective communication, the ability to perform physical duties including lifting up to 25 kg, and Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level C as required by the unit.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Care Plan Implementation
- Routine Nursing Care
- Physical Stamina
- Basic Life Support
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Medical Inpatient Program
- Medical Float
- Acute Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Direct Client Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Personal Assistance
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Health And Wellbeing
- Regulated Health Professional
- HCA Certification
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Basic Life Support
- Level C
- Physical Activity
- Patient And Family Communication
