Health Care Aide (2026-0914)

Job summary

The Health Care Aide provides ongoing client care by observing, monitoring, and reporting changes in physical and emotional status to the nursing team. They are also responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed medications and assisting with client mobility.

Job details

Position Details Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends May 31, 2027 Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Complex Care, Nursing BW Hours: 38.75 FTE: 0.50 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0700-1515 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: 26CCCNA10 Date Competition Closes: September 15, 2026 Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides ongoing client care. The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required. Program Summary: Chronic Complex Care – for adults living with a complex disease or life-threatening illness. The prime populations are adults on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, as well as people who need specialized respiratory support. Qualifications and Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program. - Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required. - Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients. - Active and current registration with CLHA required. - Related experience in a health care facility is an asset. - Program specific training/experience is an asset. \n \n

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides ongoing client care by observing, monitoring, and reporting changes in physical and emotional status to the nursing team. They are also responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed medications and assisting with client mobility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma and have graduated from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program. Active registration with CLHA and the physical ability to perform lifting and transferring tasks are required.

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client care
• Monitoring client status
• Medication delivery
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Lifting
• Transferring
• Repositioning
• Communication
• Documentation
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• English Language
• Hemodialysis
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nursing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Health Care Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides