Assisted Living Worker

The Good Samaritan Society; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is hiring a Health Care Aide for the Good Samaritan South Ridge Village in Medicine Hat. This temporary part-time role supports residents with daily living activities within a faith-based, not-for-profit organization.

Roles involve working night shifts (2000-0700) across a 7-shift/14-day cycle and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care in a home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent.
• Grade 12 or GED.
• First Aid certification.
• Alberta CLHA registration.
• Alberta Food Safe Basic or equivalent.
• Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members.
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident care respects dignity, privacy, independence and home-like environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, portering) respecting resident choice.
• Provide care according to the care plan and organizational standards.
• Promote teamwork by sharing knowledge to enhance resident care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Grade 12 or GED

First Aid

Alberta CLHA registration

Alberta Food Safe Basic

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Location Good SamaritanSouth Ridge Village
550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, AB

Employment Type Temporary Part Time0.90 FTE

Start Date
End Date November 6, 2026
12 months or return of incumbent

Hours of Work 2000-0700hr; 7 shifts in 14 days

Wages
$20.17-$25.28/hr; an additional $2/hr to wage top up will be applied, as per Gov. of AB-HCA funding initiative

Employee Group USW

The Health Care Aide collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment:

• Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs
• Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
• Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice
• Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including development and updating of care guides/plans
• Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance residents/clients care

The ideal candidate will bring to this opportunity:

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
• Grade 12 or GED
• First Aide
• Alberta: Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Alberta: Food Safe Basic or equivalent
• Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority