Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Beaverlodge; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Beaverlodge is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide compassionate personal support across home and facility settings, aligned with patient care plans.

You will assist with daily living, support nurses in routine care, observe patient wellbeing, and communicate with patients and families. This regular part-time role offers shift patterns including days, evenings, and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA Registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Home Care

Primary Location: Beaverlodge Public Health Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.70

Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 08-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 35

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.