Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Airdrie; Vor Ort; CAD 36.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services in Airdrie is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct care in clients' homes and lodge settings under supervision of a licensed health professional. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and safety, while offering companionship and support to patients and families.

This casual/relief role requires HCA certification or eligibility with CLHA, BCLS-HCP, and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle for travel up to 100 km/day.

Qualifikationen

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate in English effectively.
• Medication assistance experience; older adult care preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct personal care in home and lodge settings as per care plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living: hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transfers.
• Support mobility and safety; observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Perform housekeeping tasks within the client's living area to maintain safety and independence.
• Assist nurses with routine care and medication assistance under supervision.
• Document observations and communicate with health professionals and families.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

English communication

Time management

Patient safety

Ausbildung

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Jobbeschreibung

Under the supervision and direction of an RN, RPN, or LPN (Licensed Health Care Professional), the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to clients in their homes and in lodge settings.Responsibilities include:Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and mobilizing.Providing emotional support by being a good listener, demonstrating empathy, and interacting in a positive, supportive, and respectful manner.Providing respite care to relieve family caregivers, including companionship, recreational activities, and supervision.Performing health care duties as authorized within the client's plan of care, including simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, and exercises to support range of motion and strengthening.Providing housekeeping services that are essential to the client's activities of daily living only within their immediate living space to support their ability to remain safe in their home and community.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: IHC-04-Airdrie
• Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: IHC-04-Airdrie
• Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an educational program that uses the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or have met the criteria outlined in the Substantially Equivalent Competency Guidelines.Active registration with CLHA.Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required.Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction when required.Effective verbal and written English communication skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients/clients, families, visitors, and team members.Medication Assistance Certificate or previous experience providing medication assistance.Previous experience in the health care field and working with older adults or chronically ill individuals is preferred.Well-developed time management and organizational skills.This position requires regular travel of up to 100 kilometers per day to provide care and support to clients in their homes and throughout rural communities. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in good working condition are mandatory requirements for this role.The position is physically demanding and involves routine lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling as part of daily client care activities. Responsibilities may include assisting clients with transfers and passive exercises, which can require lifting up to 30 pounds while providing safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications (500 character limit)Previous community or Home Care experience.Medication assistance experience.Ability to work independently in a community setting.Proficiency with iPhone technology, computers, and email applications.

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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