Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and professional standards. Support residents’ daily living, comfort, safety, and well-being; monitor and report changes, collaborate with the care team, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Therese Villa is a compassionate community specializing in personalized care for individuals needing supportive living at level 4 and those requiring specialized dementia care. Our services include recreation therapy and spiritual care, ensuring a holistic approach to enhancing our residents' quality of life. Our personalized approach ensures unique needs are met, including the unique option for couples to reside together, even if requiring different levels of care. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career journey with St. Therese Villa and Covenant Health! Please note: Classifications Under Review. 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 1800.90 Union: COV AUPE (St. Therese Villa) Unit and Program: Daily Assisted Living East Primary Location: St. Therese Villa Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.50 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 37 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $26.03 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: Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or similar healthcare setting. Basic understanding of long-term care principles, including support for chronic conditions and daily living activities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative approach to working with a healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training or certification in Geriatric Care or Long-Term Care (e.g., Certified Palliative Health Care Aide). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in providing support for residents with cognitive impairments and managing complex care needs.

What you’ll do

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and professional standards. Support residents’ daily living, comfort, safety, and well-being; monitor and report changes, collaborate with the care team, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and have at least six months of experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting. The role also requires understanding of long-term care principles, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide empathetic, professional support; additional geriatric care, crisis intervention, and EHR experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Health Status Monitoring
• Observation And Reporting
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Patience
• Professionalism
• Long-Term Care
• Dementia Care
• Chronic Condition Support
• Cognitive Impairment Support
• Crisis Management
• Electronic Health Records
• Care Plan Implementation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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