Nursing Attendant need in alberta canada

Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients , families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification: Nursing Attendant
Union: AUPE AUX
Department: Vegreville CC Aux LTC Nursing
Primary Location: Vegreville Care Centre
Length of Shift in weeks: 5
Shift Pattern: Evenings
Minimum Salary: $19.92
Maximum Salary: $24.21

Required Qualifications:

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Must meet one of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Care Aide (HCA) competency requirements: Certified - certified as a Health Care Aide through a Government of Alberta licensed post-secondary institution using the Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum. Evidence required upon hire; or Substantially Equivalent - an educational background deemed equivalent as compared to the approved Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum. Evidence required upon hire; or Deemed Competent - assessed as competent by an Alberta regulated nurse, using the Provincial Competency Assessment Profile Tool. Evidence required upon hire; or candidate would be required to register for a HCA course from a Government of Alberta licensed post-secondary institution using the Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum within 155 hours or 6 weeks (whichever comes first), and successfully complete the course within 12 month timeline from date of hire.
Additional Qualifications:
In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: •Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice 
•Excellent communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team and accept direction as required 
•Demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
•Excellent time management and prioritization skills 
•Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies 
•Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety
Preferred Qualifications:
•Minimum 1 year of Health Care Aide experience in the past 5 years preferred
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