Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 9 heures
Your Opportunity:The Rockyview General Hospital Emergency Department Health Care Aide (RGH ED HCA) is responsible for the delivery of exceptional patient care, under the guidance and support of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing tasks related to specific procedures in the department, ensuring the good working order of equipment, and being an active member of the ED code team (includes performing CPR compressions). The RGH ED HCA understands and practices within a team environment and recognizes the importance of strong interpersonal communication skills. He/she is reliable, motivated, self-directed, and able to prioritize work in a stressful, dynamic environment. The RGH ED HCA practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care model; he/she is sensitive to the needs of patients and families.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: RGH Emergency
  • Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2025
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 25-SEP-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 11.25
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 42
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:Current Heart & Stroke Foundation BCLS-HCP Certification required (annual renewal). Preferred Qualifications:Current RGH Emergency Department experience preferred. Knowledge of Emergency Department workflow, processes, supplies and equipment preferred. Other relevant experience will be considered. Experience providing direct patient care and comfort (Comfort Rounds) preferred.

Alberta Health Services