Nursing Attendant (2025-0641)
About the role
Position Details
Position Status: Casual Location: Colonel Belcher, Complex Continuing Care (1st Floor), Nursing BW Hours: 0 FTE: N/A Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights Shift Times: 0715-1530/1515-2330/2315-0730 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: N/A
Date Competition Closes: September 18, 2025 The Opportunity Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides on-going 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: Complex Mental Health Care — a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
Qualifications & 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 in the Alberta HCA Directory required
- Related experience in a health care facility is an asset
- Program specific training/experience is an asset
About Carewest Innovative Health Care
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us.
Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!
Nursing Attendant (2025-0641)
About the role
Position Details
Position Status: Casual Location: Colonel Belcher, Complex Continuing Care (1st Floor), Nursing BW Hours: 0 FTE: N/A Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights Shift Times: 0715-1530/1515-2330/2315-0730 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: N/A
Date Competition Closes: September 18, 2025 The Opportunity Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides on-going 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: Complex Mental Health Care — a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
Qualifications & 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 in the Alberta HCA Directory required
- Related experience in a health care facility is an asset
- Program specific training/experience is an asset
About Carewest Innovative Health Care
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us.
Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!