Job Title: Shelters Health Care Aide

Based at: Wetaskiwin Shelter

Reports to: Nursing Clinic Coordinator/Shelters Coordinator

Hours of work: 12 hours per day - full-time position

Days of work: 4 days on - including weekends and holidays - 4 days off

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OUR MISSION

Because of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope Mission exists to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in search of help, healing, and hope.

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Job Summary:

To support nursing and shelter staff with the management of ADLs and iADLs of clients within the shelter setting.

• Assist with showering
• Assist with grooming and dressing
• Assist with other hygiene activities
• Vital signs (must report to nurse) 
• Lice management 
• Report health concerns to nursing staff 
• Basic wound care 
• Basic case management 
• Advocate for the client’s wellbeing 
• Medication assistance in the shelter

Description: 

The Health Care Aide works alongside both nursing and shelter staff and will be autonomous in much of their work. The Health Care Aide will report client concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Hope Mission Nursing Clinic. The Health Care Aide will only complete restricted activities under the supervision of an RN, RPN, or LPN within the shelter.  

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to clients who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality client-centered care while reflecting the values of Hope Mission.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• HCA certificate (indicating they completed a certified HCA course)
• Enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory and/or a member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA) 
• Ability to work well with clients, within a team, and independently
• 2 years of work experience is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and strong conflict resolution skills
• Administrative and organizational abilities
• Self-management skills

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to agree with and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
• Cover letter stating why you wish to work with a Christian organization.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence to Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.