Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for Brooks Health Centre in Brooks, AB. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, supporting daily living activities and helping patients maintain independence.

Under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, observe patient mood and wellbeing, and report changes promptly to the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living for patients.
• Observe and report changes in patients' condition to RN.
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, safety and recreation needs.
• Work with interdisciplinary team and families to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with staff and patients.

Skills

BLS

Crisis Intervention

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Brooks Acute Care is a 28 bed unit providing care to medical/surgical patients received from the emergency department, transfer from regional/tertiary facility, home or operating room.As a member of the CoAct team, the Health Care Aide provides patient centered care according to AHS policies. You will collaborate with the interdisciplionary team, patient and thier families, providing holistic care, by supporting patients with activities of daily living while optimizing their independence. You will observe, monitor and report any changes in the patients/residents physical, mental, and emotional state to the Registered Nurse.Brooks is one of fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing (water sports) ice fishing and skating in winter, just to name a few.

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.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Med/Surg
• Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Med/Surg
• Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 5.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Current BLS. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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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