Health Care Aide

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking compassionate Health Care Aides. Working in a 24/7 home setting, this position supports individuals living in homes to achieve optimal personal fulfillment, quality of life, and community inclusion.

The role assists people with intellectual disabilities, and sometimes other complex needs, to meet their interests and daily needs; contribute to the operation of their home; build and maintain relationships; participate in community and recreational activities; and promote health and well-being.

The position respects each person’s individuality and treats all with dignity. It reports to the Home Coordinator/Supervisor and follows the Individual’s Support Plans, implementing activities, behavioural strategies, and special initiatives unique to each resident, while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide respectful, person-centred personal care (ADLs) and support individuals to communicate needs, choices, and preferences.
•    Assist with medications and treatments within Health Care Aide scope, follow care plans/dietary plans, and respond to medical concerns/emergencies while escalating to clinical leadership as required.
•    Implement and contribute to Individual Service Plans and positive behavioural supports; promote community inclusion through appointments, activities, visits, and volunteer opportunities.
•    Support safe, well-run home operations (meals, housekeeping, laundry, shopping/budgets, equipment needs) and participate in OH&S and licensing-related safety practices.
•    Complete accurate documentation and reporting (shift notes, incident/adverse event/medication error reports).

Please click on this link JR78365 Health Care Aide JD to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

•    Drive for Results
•    Creative Problem Solving
•    Agility
•    Build Collaborative Environments
•    Develop Networks
•    Systems Thinking
•    Develop Self and Others

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement Standards:

High school diploma and one year of experience working in group living, residential care, or related care setting.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:  1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets
•    Health Care Aide certification is required. Transitional practice permits will not be accepted. 
•    Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. nursing, Health Care Aide)
•    Experience working with individuals with disabilities or vulnerable populations.
•    Current, up-to-date Canadian First Aid Certification is highly recommended 
•    Experience with personal care and mobility assistance (e.g. lifts, wheelchairs, transfers)
•    Experience administering medications
•    Basic computer skills and ability to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends)

Notes

•    Hours of work are 38.75 hours weekly.
•    Location: Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, AB
•    This competition will be used to fill 23 positions across multiple locations, including:
o    Calgary: 1 Permanent position and 3 Wage positions
o    Edmonton: 6 Wage positions 
o    Red Deer: 13 Wage positions

•    These positions involve shift work and will require lifting and moving of individuals and equipment.
•    The successful candidate(s) must be able to work all shifts including days, afternoons, awake overnights, weekends and called in on short notice if needed. 
•    This role requires that you have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
•    Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. A current work visa is required.
•    Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening including Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (for all listed locations) and Intervention Record Check (for Edmonton). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.  
•    Prescreening questions will need to be completed as part of your application process for this competition.  As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to a telephone and/or written assessment prior to an interview. Please ensure you provide a current email address in your resume.

In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

For employment: 
Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time.
Example: CYCW Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education: 
Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated. 
Examples:
•    Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009 
•    Rehabilitation Studies Diploma (1 year), Red Deer College, 2017

 Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Leadership and mentorship programs