Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary); On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for a 0.45 FTE position in a Long Term Care setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily living, hygiene and mobility, while contributing to a home-like care environment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires HCA certification or eligibility, and completion of an approved HCA program within 18 months. Working shifts include days, evenings and weekends in Oilfield Community, with a 7.75 hour shift

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe and report patients' mood, health and wellbeing to the care team.
• Assist nurses with routine care and documentation as required.
• Collaborate with patients, families and caregivers across care continuum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Rising Sun Long Term Care Centre (LTC) is home to 30 Elderly Residents. Nestled 58kms southwest of Calgary in beautiful Diamond Valley, Alberta. The vibrant Oilfields General Hospital offers an excellent rural care giver opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta Health Services care facility. The Health Care Aide (HCA) in LTC works in a Resident Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the Residents and their families in a home like setting. The HCA will work diligently to enhance the Residents activities of daily living by providing compassionate Resident centered care.

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

Long Term Care

Primary Location

Oilfield Community

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

Not Applicable

FTE

0.45

Posting End Date

19-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

29-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date

09-MAY-2027

Hours per Shift

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks

4

Shifts per cycle

9

Shift Pattern

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary

$26.43

Maximum Salary

$29.58

Vehicle Requirement

Not Applicable

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

Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Health Care Aide/ Nursing Attendant Program required. Nursing students must enroll on the HCA Directory in order to be employed as a HCA in Alberta. Part of the enrolment process includes the student submitting a copy of their (unofficial) transcript. The HCA Directory is waiving the enrolment fee for these nursing student applicants. Nursing students eligible for employment as an HCA in Alberta must meet the following criteria: Be a Practical Nursing (PN) student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed one year of the program; or Be a Baccalaureate Nursing (BN or BScN) student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed two full years of the program; or Be a Psychiatric Nursing student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed two full years of the program; and the nursing student has completed a continuing care or medical unit clinical placement; The nursing student has some knowledge and experience with medication assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

Long Term Care Nursing Experience. 1-2 years Caregiver Experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting. Completion of Supportive Pathways or equivalent dementia care education or experience. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team. Demonstrated Palliative Care experience. Completion of Connect Care training.