Health Care Aide - Critical Care
Your Opportunity:
The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is unique in offering a combined 12 bed Intensive Care Unit & 7 bed Coronary Care Unit. With a primary focus on critically ill medical & surgical patients who require a high degree of specialized nursing and medical care, common patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, pneumonia, complications related to asthma, cardiac arrest, sepsis, renal & liver failure, complications of diabetes (DKA), complications of pregnancy, shock, chest pain, MI, CHF & dysrhythmias. The ICU / CCU Health Care Aide is a pivotal member of the interprofessional team. The HCA is responsible for initiating and supporting a collaborative care model in both the ICU and CCU clinical areas. Under the direction and supervision of the ICU/CCU Nurse Clinician and RNs, the HCA will be responsible for providing direct patient care within their defined scope, including comfort care rounds and assisting with mobilization. The HCA will be responsible for supporting patient transports. The ICU/CCU HCA is part of the site code response team and will be responsible for attending to and supporting CPR during resuscitations. The HCA will work collaboratively with other disciplines in the critical care area to support unit based cleaning, stocking and organization. As the HCA, you will maintain professional practice including but not limited to mentoring of unit staff, ongoing professional development, participation in quality improvement initiatives, promotion of a positive supportive work environment, & demonstration of professional accountability. In addition, you will demonstrate excellence in patient & family centered care, patient advocacy; a collaborative team-based approach; conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving & decision-making skills; & a commitment to fostering an environment of respect, promoting the values of AHS.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit & Coronary Care Unit
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:Current BCLS-HCP - ability to perform CPR. It’s Your Move certification. Current and at least 2 years of Health Care Aide experience in an acute medical/surgical unit. Strong interpersonal communication skills essential.
Preferred Qualifications:Current / recent (within the last 2 years) Critical Care or Emergency experience. Experience caring for ventilated and total care patients. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and receive direction from RNs. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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