Reporting to the Medical Manager or designate, Health Care Aides (HCAs) are valued members of the interdisciplinary team at Thorpe Recovery Centre and provide supportive care to clients in both residential treatment and detox settings. HCAs assist the medical and nursing teams in the implementation of individualized care plans by providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with activities of daily living while promoting client safety, wellness, independence, and participation in their own care. HCAs work collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, and Community Support Workers to support admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity of care. They observe, document, and report changes in client condition, behaviours, incidents, and safety concerns in a timely manner using the EMR, and follow all infection prevention, safety, and organizational policies. HCAs perform duties within their scope of practice, seek guidance from nursing staff as required, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Support the medical and nursing teams in the delivery of client care within residential and detox programs while working strictly within the Health Care Aide scope of practice.- Assist with client intakes, transfers, and discharges as required, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Support medication processes by assisting with medication passes involving bubble-packaged medications, in accordance with TRC policies and under nursing direction.
- Assist as necessary with the transfer and ordering of prescriptions between pharmacies and medication pick-up as required.
- Complete basic client assessments, monitoring, and observations as assigned, and promptly report changes or concerns to nursing staff or the Medical Manager.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, and mobility while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
- Monitor client well-being, behaviour, and safety, and respond appropriately to emerging issues, risks, or changes in condition.
- Arrange medical and follow-up appointments as approved by nursing or the medical manager and support client follow-up as required.
- Complete accurate documentation and upload required records into the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
- Perform follow-up tasks related to client care, appointments, documentation, and coordination as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical areas, including laundry tasks related to client care and treatment spaces.
- Assist with stocking, restocking, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control practices, safety procedures, and all TRC policies and guidelines.
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings, training, and team communication to support quality care delivery.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Must have HCA certification and registered through through the Alberta Health Care Aide directory
- Medication Assistance program preferred.
- Experience in an addiction or mental health center preferred.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills.
- Team player/able to work independently when needed.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts to include weekends and nights.
- Must provide a valid driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract upon hire.
- Will be required to obtain a Criminal record Check with Vulnerable sector check upon hiring and every 2 years of employment.
- All employees are required to complete Naloxone training, along with other mandatory trainings, within their first three months of employment
- Orientation to Sublocade and Suboxone
