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As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will be an active team member providing direct care to children and families within the Rotary Flames House. You will be providing pediatric palliative care to children and their families. Pediatric palliative care is an active and total approach to care, embracing physical, emotional, social and spiritual elements. Pediatric palliative care focuses on the enhancement of the quality of life for the child and support for the family. Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or regulated healthcare professional in accordance with their designated colleges' supervision guidelines, the HCA provides direct patient care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the child/youth and their family while they are guests of the House. The HCA provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care within Rotary Flames House. The type of supervision (direct or indirect) will depend on the complexity of the task or procedure being assigned, the stability of the patient/client/resident and the skill level of the nursing assistant performing it. Additionally, you will be able to: work as a team member; request and accept direction as required; have effective interpersonal communication skills with children, families, visitors and other team members; have a compassionate and caring attitude that conveys respect and dignity for all persons; demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management skills, and problem solving ability; have exceptional organizational skills.
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: Rotary Flames House Primary Location: Alberta Children's 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: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Experience within the last five years working with children as an HCA in acute health care or community health care environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience within the past 5 years working at Rotary Flames House. Experience in the last 5 years working as an HCA in acute care, palliative care, and/or hospice environments. Current CPR-BCLS. Current N95 fit testing. Experience with Connect Care. Completion of “How to Care, What to Say” workshop.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct personal care and support to children and families receiving pediatric palliative care, including assistance with daily living, comfort, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Collaborate with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, support care activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
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 a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Requires recent experience working with children as an HCA in acute or community health care; preferred qualifications include recent palliative, hospice, or acute-care experience, CPR-BCLS, N95 fit testing, Connect Care experience, and completion of the “How to Care, What to Say” workshop.
Skills
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Safety
- Hygiene And Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Observation And Reporting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Family Support
- Routine Nursing Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Rotary Flames House
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care
- Patient Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Registered Nurse
- Regulated Health Professional
- Child And Family Support
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- CLHA Registration
- CPR-BCLS
- N95 Fit Testing
- Connect Care
- Acute Care
- Community Health Care
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
- How To Care, What To Say Workshop
