Health Care Aide [P-795]

Vermilion’s Home Care team is looking for a compassionate and caring Health Care Aide. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your community by collaborating in the delivery of holistic, client and family center care. Working according to home care policies and procedures to deliver quality care within the catchment area of Vermilion Home care from the Saskatchewan border to Innisfree and from the county of Wainwright border to Tullaby Lake. Vermilion is a thriving community of 4150, approximately 60 kilometers west of Lloydminster and 192 kilometers east of Edmonton. Community Economic Development is a high priority for the Town of Vermilion. Furthermore, the picturesque community boasts murals, unique gardens and an outdoor community oven all part of our award-winning brand, New Ideas For Living. The town also possesses an aquatic center and regional center alongside a good life center providing Live it, Learn it and Take it to the next level. The Town of Vermilion and its residents live the good life and would like to share this commitment with the world. 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. 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. As required. Knowledge and experience working with Senior's.