Health Care Aide
The Health Care Aide provides direct personal care and health support services to clients in alignment with documented care plans. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring and reporting changes in client health status.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Aug 1, 2026
- Apply by Aug 31, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Your Opportunity: Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care. Classification: Health Care Aide Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Medicine Float Pool Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment. Additional Required Qualifications: Registration and valid practice permit with CLHA. Valid BLS certificate. Preferred Qualifications:
What you’ll do
The Health Care Aide provides direct personal care and health support services to clients in alignment with documented care plans. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring and reporting changes in client health status.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is also required.
Other relevant skills
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- Direct Personal Care
- Health Support Services
- Patient Monitoring
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- Psychosocial Support
- Behavioral Monitoring
- Professionalism
- Accountability
Job areas
- Healthcare
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 29 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
