Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and the direction of regulated health professionals. Support patients’ hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, participate in organized activities, and observe and report changes in mood, health, and wellbeing.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As a member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client care. Client care may include assisting clients with activities of daily living, treatments and treatment plans, and other nursing team related activities. 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: Coronation Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 25-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 45 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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: The successful candidate will require: Recent experience plus ability to communicate effectively with the client population being served. Able to perform duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, walking, bending and lifting weights up to 25 kg. BCLS-HCP required (as per unit requirements). Strong computer skills. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently. Successful completion of an HCA certificate. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in LTC.

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and the direction of regulated health professionals. Support patients’ hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, participate in organized activities, and observe and report changes in mood, health, and wellbeing.

Requirements

Applicants must be active or eligible to practice as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and provide proof of education or complete an HCA certificate within 18 months of hire. Requirements also include recent relevant experience, BCLS-HCP, strong communication and computer skills, physical ability to lift up to 25 kg, critical thinking, reliability, and a commitment to continuing competence; long-term care experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Physical stamina · 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
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Critical Thinking
• Independent Work
• Computer Skills
• Nursing Care Skills
• Continuing Professional Development
• Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Healthcare

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