Health care aide - pediatrics

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pediatric team at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. We are an interdisciplinary team providing care to Pediatric patients and their families. 4 North is a general Pediatric unit providing care to those with medical, surgical and mental health needs. We also provide care to adults as needed and support units within the Women & Children’s Health Portfolio. We are looking for Health Care Aides to assist in providing care to our Mental Health patients who require constant observation and assistance on the unit as needed. As a Health Care Aide (HCA),…

Job details

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pediatric team at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. We are an interdisciplinary team providing care to Pediatric patients and their families. 4 North is a general Pediatric unit providing care to those with medical, surgical and mental health needs. We also provide care to adults as needed and support units within the Women & Children’s Health Portfolio. We are looking for Health Care Aides to assist in providing care to our Mental Health patients who require constant observation and assistance on the unit as needed. 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. As required. Preference is given to those who have Pediatrics experience. Previous Mental health experience. Pediatric Mental Health experience is beneficial.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

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