Health Care Aide

Job summary

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

Job details

Your Opportunity: Located in northern Alberta, the hamlet of La Crete offers a unique blend of community spirit, natural beauty, and opportunity. With a population of approximately 3,500, La Crete is a close-knit and growing community known for its strong family values, entrepreneurial spirit, and vibrant cultural life. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of recreation, with access to hunting, fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, and camping. Residents also enjoy quality local amenities, including parks, sports facilities, and recreational centres. Despite its rural location, La Crete offers a warm, welcoming environment with strong community ties. We proudly embrace diversity and are committed to serving individuals of all backgrounds with integrity and respect. Why join us? Work in a supportive, community-focused environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and their families. Northern Allowance: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Covenant Health currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Travel Expense Reimbursement: Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over. 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: Home Care Combined LCCHC Primary Location: La Crete Community Hlth Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided 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: Understanding of home care principles. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients 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. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience or certificate in medication administration. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Skills in providing support for clients with cognitive impairments and managing complex care needs.

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

Must be registered with a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Requires a driver's license and the ability to travel between various care sites.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Northern Allowance • Travel Expense Reimbursement

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal Care
• Health Support Services
• Patient Monitoring
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Empathy
• Crisis Management
• Medication Administration
• Electronic Health Records
• Cognitive Impairment Support
• Collaborative Care
• Professionalism

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services