Health Care Aide Jobs in Bassano, Alberta, Canada
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Bassano, Alberta, Canada
Health Care Aide - Emergency
About the role
Your Opportunity
The Health Care Aide is an integral member of the health care team, supporting Adults and Stollery in a family centered care within a busy tertiary Emergency Department
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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.69 Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 29 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.62 Maximum Salary: $28.71 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
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 https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
Current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C required) - Healthcare Provider Registration. One year experience in acute health care or rehabilitation medicine. English language comprehension, both oral and written. Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the job i.e. pushing stretchers, carts, wheelchairs, and bending, and reaching. Completion of Medical Terminology required. Ability to work in a team environment is essential. Self-motivated individual able to prioritize and organize workload, in a busy patient care environment.
Preferred Qualifications
As Required.
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