Health Care Aide – Alberta Health Services

Job Title: Health Care Aide

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Your Opportunity:Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs activities related to patient care in the Operating Room, to ensure the smooth running of the Unit. These activities include but are not limited to assisting with positioning patients, getting equipment required to run cases in the OR, assisting within prepping. Strong attention to detail an asset as the Operative Room has a strict policy around sterile technique. Positioning and transfer of patients: Assists the surgical team (surgeon, anesthetist, OR nurse) to transfer and position patients on the OR table and/or patient bed as required for surgical procedure. Prepares theatre and equipment prior to surgery: Delivers and sets up all equipment, positioning devices and accessory supplies required for each surgical procedure. Responds to ad hoc requests for needed/unanticipated equipment/supplies as required (including blood products/specimens/crash cart) for all booked and emergency procedure.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: Surgical Suites
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 30-DEC-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-JAN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 11-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• 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:Grade 12 or equivalent. Current CPR/BCLS required. Recent OR/Trauma related experience (EMR) an asset. Demonstrated ability to lift and hold >25 kg. Demonstrated ability to move heavy equipment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all disciplines. Basic computer skills are an asset. Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to any candidate with greater than 1 year OR Nursing Attendant experience within the last 2 years. Job shadow in the Operating Room. Ability to collaborate with in the expectations of a highly complex and integrated team. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapidly moving and complex environment. Demonstrated communication skills promoting respect and team spirit.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Company Name: Alberta Health Services

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