Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is looking for a dedicated Health Care Aide (HCA) to support elderly residents at the Rising Sun Long Term Care Centre. The role focuses on providing compassionate care and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate or be nursing students currently enrolled in an Alberta program. This temporary part-time position offers competitive pay and the possibility for loan forgiveness under specified programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students must be enrolled in an Alberta nursing program with minimum 100 hours of practicum.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to residents.
• Work closely with nurses to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, and safety needs.
• Maintain effective communication and assist in creating a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Medication assistance knowledge

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Completion of practical nursing program

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. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Description:

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. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Oilfields General Hospital - Rising Sun Long Term Care
Primary Location: Oilfield Community
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.65
Posting End Date: 31-DEC-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Date Available: 10-JAN-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 13
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $20.78
Maximum Salary: $25.26
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/.
• Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

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.
• Once you have your certificate from the directory, create an ePeople profile for AHS and upload your criminal record check and directory information. The HCA requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.

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.
• To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Completion of Connect Care training.