Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support services to clients in alignment with documented care plans. Monitor and report changes in health status while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! 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: 5C Seniors Care Ming Ai EGCCC Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.53 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 6.00, 7.50 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, 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: Strong communication and compassionate patient-centered approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a care team. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding or speaking Chinese is considered an asset. Recent experience in Continuing Care. Connect Care experience. Dementia-specific education (e.g., Supportive Pathways or equivalent) grounded in person-centered care and responsive approaches to dementia-related behaviors.

What you’ll do

Provide direct personal care and health support services to clients in alignment with documented care plans. Monitor and report changes in health status while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients.

Requirements

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Requires a compassionate, patient-centered approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Patient Monitoring
• Compassionate Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Emotional Resilience
• Dementia Care
• Patient-Centered Approach
• Communication
• Chinese Language
• Connect Care
• Psychosocial Support
• Crisis Recognition

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services