Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to support pediatric patients at Rotary Flames House, Alberta Children's Hospital. You will work under RN supervision and assist with activities of daily living, feeding, mobility and comfort for children and families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and quality of life for patients, with a focus on safety and collaborative care in a busy health setting.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Experience with children as an HCA in acute or community care in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assist in activities of daily living for pediatric patients and families.
• Support nurses and the multidisciplinary team in delivering routine care and planned activities.
• Monitor patient mood, health and wellbeing; report changes to supervising staff.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients, families and health care professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR-BCLS training

Effective communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will be an active team member providing direct care to children and families within the Rotary Flames House. You will be providing pediatric palliative care to children and their families. Pediatric palliative care is an active and total approach to care, embracing physical, emotional, social and spiritual elements. Pediatric palliative care focuses on the enhancement of the quality of life for the child and support for the family. Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or regulated healthcare professional in accordance with their designated colleges' supervision guidelines, the HCA provides direct patient care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the child/youth and their family while they are guests of the House. The HCA provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care within Rotary Flames House. The type of supervision (direct or indirect) will depend on the complexity of the task or procedure being assigned, the stability of the patient/client/resident and the skill level of the nursing assistant performing it. Additionally, you will be able to: work as a team member; request and accept direction as required; have effective interpersonal communication skills with children, families, visitors and other team members; have a compassionate and caring attitude that conveys respect and dignity for all persons; demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management skills, and problem solving ability; have exceptional organizational skills.

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: Rotary Flames House
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Rotary Flames House
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Experience within the last five years working with children as an HCA in acute health care or community health care environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience within the past 5 years working at Rotary Flames House.Experience in the last 5 years working as an HCA in acute care, palliative care, and/or hospice environments.Current CPR-BCLS.Current N95 fit testing.Experience with Connect Care.Completion of “How to Care, What to Say” workshop.

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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