Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and support services to patients, clients, and residents according to their care plans and facility policies. Assist nurses with routine care, activities, and safety, and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.

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: Continuing Care Home Type A Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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: One year experience working with seniors.

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and support services to patients, clients, and residents according to their care plans and facility policies. Assist nurses with routine care, activities, and safety, and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.

Requirements

Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide. Proof of education or completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required within 18 months of hire; one year of experience working with seniors is preferred.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Personal Care
• Patient Safety
• Hygiene Assistance
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Recreation Support
• Observation And Reporting
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Patient Care
• Care Plan Implementation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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