Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to work on Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, which is an interdisciplinary team serving the needs of patients and families who require varied services within acute care at Chinook Regional Hospital. Unit 5A 'GARU' programs include ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly), BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) and GARU (Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation). We also offer Direct Community Admissions for both our GARU and BPSD program streams which provides valuable experience to professional staff working on 5A. Unit 5A's Team maintains a positive supportive culture welcoming new staff to the team with excitement. 5A is a secured unit, offering specialty services in meeting needs of patients within our three program streams. Our unit staffing includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Service Workers, Unit Clerks, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Recreation Therapy. We also strongly collaborate as a multidisciplinary team with programs partners such as Pharmacy, Registered Dietician, Infection, Prevention and Control and Spiritual Services. As Unit Manager I look forward to speaking with interested applicants through the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:
1-2 years recent experience in an acute care setting, medical rehabilitation unit or complex continuing care experience. Experience supporting elderly population, Dementia care. Behavioral care experience relating to Dementia, additionally psychiatric, brain injury.
Preferred Qualifications:
NVCI crisis management training. Experience in secured setting- hospital and or community setting. Dementia Informed Care training.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance with daily living activities, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and other health professionals, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete an HCA certificate within 18 months of hire. The role requires 1–2 years of recent acute care, medical rehabilitation, or complex continuing care experience, including experience with older adults and dementia; crisis management training, secured-setting experience, and dementia-informed care training are preferred.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Care
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Recreation Support
- Acute Care
- Geriatric Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Acute Care
- Geriatric Assessment
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Complex Continuing Care
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Care
- Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia
- Acute Care Of The Elderly
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation Therapy
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Observation And Reporting
- NVCI Crisis Management Training
- Dementia-Informed Care
- Secured Care Setting
