Health Care Aide – Direct Client Care

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

The Health Care Aide is responsible for providing essential and important daily living support to Stabilization clients by providing appropriate and safe care as well as personal assistance and support; and encouraging independence and self-care.  The Health Care Aide is also responsible for providing support to the interdisciplinary team and provides respectful and culturally-safe services in a safe and supportive environment. This position may include working days, evenings and nights.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALITIES 

• Performs personal care for Stabilization clients on a case-by-case basis (i.e., pediculosis assessment). 
• Records accurate and complete information in the Client record following the charting forms and policies of Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. and other legal requirements. 
• Observes and notes any changes to Clients’ condition/status.
• Provides skilled care to Clients according to practice standards by Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Assist Clients with the provision of personal care:
• Medication assistance as per MAP guidelines and policies under a regulated health care provider.
• Hygiene and grooming (i.e., Pediculosis assessment). 
• Skin care
• Apply non-prescription lotion/creams
• Apply prescription lotions/creams based on Supervisor’s approval.
• May apply simple non-medicated dressings to cover a wound until further assessment can be conducted by a regulated health care provider. 
• May assist with simple dressings or complete simple dressings under the direction of a regulated health care provider as per regulated provider recommendations. 
• Communicates and reports updated and current Client status to Stabilization Unit Coordinator and Clinician.
• Provides support for nurses and other health care providers (NP, Pharmacy, Nurse, Physician) with:
• Cleaning equipment (BP cuff, BGM monitor, medical work areas)
• Taking and recording vital signs and assisting with simple wound care under the direction or supervision of a regulated health care provider (Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician). 
• Reports concerns for safety risks and hazards to Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician.
• Observes Client condition and report changes.
• Utilizes critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Applies proper body mechanic principles
• Able to sit, walk, transfer, lift, carry equipment and supplies.
• Able to transfer guests (one/two-person, mechanical lift)
• Able to position guests (bed, chair, wheelchair, etc.)
• Cooperates and participates in joint projects.
• Promotes a health/safe environment for the Clients, families and employees.
• Confers with and shares information with multidisciplinary health care team to ensure continuum of care.
• Works within scope of practice for Medication Assistance Program (MAP) guidelines and regulations. 
• Participate in the process that will seek Clients and family input and feedback with respect to quality services.
• Performs cleaning tasks as required, including sweeping and mopping, sanitizing commonly touched areas, gathering garbage and garbage-removal, and gathering towels, clothing, etc.
• Performs other duties as requested, including but not limited to assisting on the Shelter side, completing wellness intake forms if wellness monitor not available, or leading programming for Stabilization Clients or Shelter Guests, if short staffed
• Stabilization staff are consistently faced with complex situations; therefore, Health Care Aides are required to troubleshoot where needed and/or consult with the Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician if unable to do so. This also requires incident reports if the situation involves overdose and/or any involvement with emergency services. This must be done in accordance with Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Centre Policies & Procedures.
• Acts with integrity and treats all information regarding guests, staff, visitors, service providers and financial and operational status of the organization as confidential.
• Participates in the maintenance of a quality improvement environment by adhering to:
  1. Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc quality improvement initiatives.
  2. Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. policies and procedures
• Greets all individuals including Clients, visitors, service providers and employees in a professional manner respectfully.
• Presents a positive and professional image of the organization to all visitors, suppliers, service providers inquiries and other interactions.
• Attends team meetings and scheduled in-services.
• Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain knowledge base and skills, as the department resources permit.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Certificate from an approved accredited Health Care Aide program. 
• Current registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Current Class 4 Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract
• Other certifications/competencies as required by the Organization.
• Current CPR certification, to be re-certified annually.
• Current First Aid certification, to be re-certified every three years.
• Safe food handling certificate
• Have necessary communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective interaction between all persons, including coworkers.
• Have effective organizational skills.
• Have time management skills.
• Ability to:
• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment. 
• Function independently and effectively in a dynamic environment
• Set priorities in the face of multiple demands.
• Assume responsibility to maintain or improve personal health and well-being.
• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback.

SALARY RANGE: 

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Salary Grid.
  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled

Please forward a Cover Letter, resume, Current Criminal record Check including vulnerable sector, three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates: 

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX: 403-737-3985
Email: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.