Health Care Aides are a core member of the health care team in the continuing care sector, and an adequate supply of appropriately trained health care aides is a key component of a continuing care sector that provides safe, quality care to its clients.
Recognizing this need, the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Program was developed for delivery by training providers. The Academy of Learning has supplemented this government program with First Aid, the prestigious Lou Tice "Thought Patterns for a Successful Career", and "Job Search and Resume Writing" Skills along with job placement assistance.
This program includes three (3) practicums.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates have the opportunity to seek employment in the following settings:
- Continuing Care Facilities
- Retirement Homes
- Hospitals
- Day Programs
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Person to person communication
- Observe, report, record and perform Work Assignments
- Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology of all systems
- Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations
- Assisting with client mobility
- Knowledge of fire and electrical safety guidelines
- Client grooming and personal hygiene
- Bathing and bed making
- Assisting with the treatment of wounds and compression stockings
- Assisting with Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Care
- Preparing the Client for transportation
- Responding to altered behavior
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Assisting with respiratory care
Program Outline:
| Care West Dementia Program |
| Preceptored Clinical Practice |
| Supervised Clinical Practice |
| Job Search and Resume Writing |
| Thought Patterns for a Successul Career |
Please Note: Actual course selections may vary by campus and are made at the time of enrollment.
Program Length:
- 22 weeks Full Time
- 52 weeks Part Time
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