Health Care Aide

Job summary

The Health Care Aide provides personal assistance and support services to patients in home, community, and facility settings. They work under the supervision of regulated health professionals to assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.

Job details

Your Opportunity: 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. Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Long Term Care Primary Location: Bar V Nook Manor Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 08-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 37 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: As required.

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides personal assistance and support services to patients in home, community, and facility settings. They work under the supervision of regulated health professionals to assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Proof of Health Care Aide certification or completion within 18 months of hire is required.

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal assistance
• Patient care
• Hygiene support
• Nutrition support
• Mobility assistance
• Recreation support
• Safety monitoring
• Observation
• Reporting
• Communication
• Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services