Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides on-going client care. The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. In keeping with Carewest's Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.
Program Summary: Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) รข€" a short-stay restorative care program that supports medically stable adults who do not need an acute-care level of service, but may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required. Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients. Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.
Experience: Related experience in a health care facility is an asset. Program specific training/experience is an asset.
Rate of Pay: $19.91 - $20.53 - $21.46 - $22.29 - $23.02 - $23.53 - $24.21 - $24.95
Working Details
Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends May 16, 202
Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, RCTP
BW Hours: 54.25 FTE: 0.70 Shift: Days/Evenings
Shift Times: 0700-1515/1500-2315
About Carewest:
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,800 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us.
Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please apply today!
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. All Carewest employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of status. Additional immunization records may be required. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.
In accordance with Carewest's COVID-19 Management & Immunization Policy, and as a condition of employment, all employees and new hires must be fully immunized against COVID-19 prior to commencing work. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the individual has received the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD); or first dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Janssen [Johnson & Johnson]).
**Note**The Alberta Medical Officer of Health issued an Order on Friday, April 10, 2020 restricting all staff working in health care to work at just one site(everyone from an FSA to front line nursing, to admin need to abide by this order). This direction has been issued as an additional measure to reduce the spread of and exposure to COVID-19 in our care centers.**
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $19.91-$24.95 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift