Health Care Aide - Acute Care

Your Opportunity:

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre has an opportunity for a passionate Health Care Aide (HCA) dedicated to patient- and family-centered care. This role will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team in the 12-bed acute care and 5-bed emergency department. You will provide personal assistance and support services to the clients requiring care. Working under a regulated health professional following patient care plans and facility policies, you will assist with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, while also supporting organized activities or programs.

Superior interpersonal skills will be used daily as you work closely with clients, families, caregivers, and health professionals. You will help maintain a safe environment, observe and report on patients' health and well-being, and ensure effective communication. Your role includes direct client care demonstrating genuine interest and respect for clients and families in your care. Elk Point, the right place to be, is located on Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Métis.

Nestled at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country, this charming town offers a patch of prairie heaven. A true nature-lover’s paradise, Elk Point is known for its trails, lakes, wildlife, and outdoor recreation, including the renowned Iron Horse Trail. While small, Elk Point boasts a vibrant and active community with amenities such as Alberta’s best bakery, golf courses, sports groups, and a lively Farmers’ Market.

Residents enjoy excellent housing options, schools, daycare, and family-friendly attractions like the Elk Point Water Spray Park. With a full range of services, including grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and retail shops. Elk Point offers an outstanding quality of life where you can grow your career and provide exceptional care to your neighbors.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing.

Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program;

or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Training or experience with Connect Care.