Care Aide Learner

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Barrhead is seeking a Care Aide Learner to support patients with daily living activities under supervision. The role contributes to patient care plans and adheres to facility policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must be enrolled in an Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program within three months of hire. This regular part-time position (0.46 FTE) offers day and evening shifts with shifts lasting up to 7.75 hours.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an approved Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program within three (3) months of hire.
• Admission requirements vary by educational institution; review program prerequisites to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support with activities of daily living per the patient care plan.
• Support patients (clients, residents) in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Education

Enrolment in Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program

Job description

The Care Aide Learner position provides an opportunity for students enrolled in an approved Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program to consolidate their knowledge and skills towards competency in the range and complexity of the Health Care Aide. As an unregulated member of the collaborative healthcare team and under the supervision of a regulated nursing professional, you will provide personal assistance such as supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. The activities performed, and level of supervision required are determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by regulatory colleges, organizational policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the Care Aide Learner.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Care Aide Learner
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Blue Green Red Yellow Pods
• Primary Location: Barrhead Continuing Care
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.46
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.62
• Maximum Salary: $23.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Care Aide Learner
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Blue Green Red Yellow Pods
• Primary Location: Barrhead Continuing Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.46
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 6.5, 6.0, 5.0
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.62
• Maximum Salary: $23.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Enrolment in an approved Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program within three (3) months of hire.Please Note: Admission requirements vary by the educational institution. Some programs may only accept Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Before applying, please review the admission requirements of an approved Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) program to ensure you meet the enrolment requirements to qualify for this position: https://www.clha.com/for-the-public/education/approved-health-care-aide-programs/

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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