Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients and residents, supporting daily living needs such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Observe and report changes in mood, health, and wellbeing; contribute to care planning and documentation; and maintain a clean, safe environment while working with nurses, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Bassano Health Centre is an acute and continuing care facility. Core programs at the Bassano Health Centre include 24-hour emergency, medicine, ambulatory care services, primary care clinic services, and community health. Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care, and 8 continuing care beds. As a member of the CoAct team you play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) and allowing resident to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client. As a HCA you will assists in providing a clean and safe environment. Monitors resident progress and reports relevant information to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors and participates in RAI MDS resident tracking, care plan develpoment and implementation as directed. Following demonstration of competence, the HCA is responsible for providing restricted activities deemed appropriate by the organization based on the resident/patient condition and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for maintaining accurate, concise documentation that meets organizational legislative, and legal requirements Bassano is in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 140 km east of Calgary and 160 km northwest of Medicine Hat. 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: Nursing Primary Location: Bassano Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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: Current BLS. Supportive Pathways Certificate. NVCI training. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Health Care Aide. Supportive living experience preferred. Familiarity with Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Experience caring for patients with Dementia.

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients and residents, supporting daily living needs such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Observe and report changes in mood, health, and wellbeing; contribute to care planning and documentation; and maintain a clean, safe environment while working with nurses, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

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. Current BLS, Supportive Pathways Certificate, and NVCI training are required; at least one year of HCA experience is preferred, along with supportive living, continuing care standards, or dementia care experience.

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Resident Care Planning
• Hygiene Support
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Recreation Support
• Patient Safety
• Observation And Reporting
• Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Dementia Care
• RAI MDS
• Basic Life Support
• Supportive Pathways
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job areas

• Healthcare

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