Health Care Aide - 4A

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and support services to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work collaboratively with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, observe and report changes in patients’ wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.

Job details

Your Opportunity: On 4A, you will be working in a fast paced, ever changing orthopedic environment. Our unit functions in a team environment using the COACT or Collaborative model of care. You have a great opportunity to join a caring and creative team who provide exceptional care to surgical and medical patients. There is opportunity for growth and experience working with our team. 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: 4A - Surgery Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, 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: Applicants must be physically able to perform all duties in the Surgical Health care aide Job Description and Hazard Assessment Control Worksheet (HIAC) including working conditions. Extended periods of sitting and standing are required. Maintains competencies outlined in legislation and the profession through continuous learning. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize workload. Good listening skills and ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Evidence of team commitment and good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, colleagues, physicians and public. Evidence of flexibility, initiative and commitment. Evidence of maturity, diplomacy and tact. Preferred Qualifications: Non-Violent Crisis intervention, previous medical/surgical experience on acute inpatient unit

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and support services to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work collaboratively with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, observe and report changes in patients’ wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. They must be physically able to perform the role, communicate effectively, organize and prioritize work, and contribute flexibly and professionally in a team; acute medical/surgical experience and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred.

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Personal Care
• Patient Hygiene
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Patient Safety
• Observation And Reporting
• Teamwork
• Workload Organization And Prioritization
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Diplomacy And Tact
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job areas

• Healthcare

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