HCA

Extendicare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare Michener Hill in Red Deer, AB is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to provide compassionate personal care and support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, communicating needs to the care team, and participating in staff mentorship within a respectful, team-oriented environment.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team, with attention to resident comfort, safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certification or equivalent required.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Strong organization, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services for residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
• Communicate resident care needs and observations to professional staff.
• Participate in orientation and mentorship of new staff and students.
• Interact with residents, families and team members to address care needs.
• Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Health Care Aide Certification

Job description

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the position detailed below Extendicare Michener Hill, a continuing care facility located in Red Deer Alberta. This facility is home to 220 Continuing Care beds and 60 Designated Assisted Living Beds.

Reporting to: Director of Care

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the HCA will:

• Provide personal assistance and support services for residents
• Provide essential and important daily living support and comfort to residents including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and all other ADL's.
• Communicate resident care needs, observations and concerns to professional staff.
• Involved in the orientation and mentorship of new HCA staff and students
• Interact with residents/families and other team members regarding any care needs
• Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team

• Health Care Aide Certification or subsequent equivalency required (LPN students who have completed first year, BScN students who have completed second year)
• Experience working within a long-term care setting an asset
• Strong organization, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team
• Strong communication skills --- ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.