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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.
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support services to patients according to care plans and facility policies, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, support activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report on patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide. Proof of education or completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required within 18 months of hire.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Patient Observation
- Reporting Changes In Mood And Wellbeing
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organized Activities Support
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- CLHA
- Practice Permit
- Patient Care Plan
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Regulated Health Professional
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing
- Caregiver Communication
- Facility Policies And Procedures
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Hospitals And Health Care
