Health Care Aide - Weekend Shifts

Michael’s Health Centre provides compassionate continuing care for individuals with diverse needs in a nurturing, homelike environment. Our specialized services range from rehabilitation for post-acute recovery from strokes, surgeries, or accidents to tailored day programs addressing physical, social, or memory challenges. We prioritize spiritual care and supported living for dementia patients, integrating these vital components into our holistic approach. This comprehensive care model encompasses post-acute rehabilitation programs, complex mental health support, dementia care, supported living at level 2, palliative, and long-term care services. Enjoy a lower cost of living and exceptional quality of life surrounded by over 130 parks, 113 playgrounds, ice skating arenas, multiple hiking trails, and swimming pools. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply now to be part of a caring community dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

Classification: Health Care Aide

Unit and Program: Dementia Care - 2W

Michael's Health Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 20

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English. Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months of experience working with individuals with dementia or in a similar long term care setting. Basic understanding of dementia care principles and techniques. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a care team. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training or certification in dementia care or related fields (e.g., Dementia Care Aide or Certified Dementia Practitioner). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in non-pharmacological interventions and behavior management techniques.