Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Brooks Acute Care unit is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for a regular part-time role. You will work within the Med/Surg program, supporting patients from ED, home, or transfer with daily living activities and holistic care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to monitor patients, report changes, and assist in maintaining safety and comfort.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and support activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families to ensure holistic care.
• Observe, monitor and report changes in patients' physical, mental and emotional state to the Registered Nurse.
• Support patients in activities of daily living to optimize independence.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 & Details

• 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.