Health Care Aide - Fort Macleod AB - Temporary Full Time

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name: CUPE
Union Local: 3782
Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable

Salary: As per Collective Agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications
1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position

2) Currently registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

3) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
4) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
5) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
6) Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
7) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset