Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to support patients in community and healthcare settings. Responsibilities include providing personal assistance, collaborating with care teams, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and effective communication skills to work closely with patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months.
• Active Alberta Health Care Aide Directory registration.
• Nursing students with practicum experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance for daily living activities.
• Assist nurses with routine care tasks.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

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Your Opportunity

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including 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. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, or healthcare facilities, assisting nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will also assist with organized activities or programs and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional, you will help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and ensure effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

Additional Details

• Location: Smoky Lake Community Health, Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Employment Type: Casual/Relief, Part-time
• Hours: 7.75 hours per shift, days, evenings, nights, weekends, on call
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03 per hour
• Requirements: Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire, active Alberta Health Care Aide Directory registration, or enrollment confirmation; nursing students with practicum experience may be considered.

Qualifications

Must meet minimum qualifications and provide proof of enrollment or qualification as specified. Additional required and preferred qualifications are as per the role's needs.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Internship
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

This job is active and accepting applications. Postings end on 30-JUN-2025.