Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves providing direct patient care, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to patient care in a busy medical/surgical unit.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum 6 months HCA experience, knowledge of hospital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for providing direct care to assist in activities of daily living, comfort, and safety of patients. HCAs support overall care in their assigned areas under supervision of Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or other regulated healthcare professionals, following their supervision guidelines. The required skills are acquired through education based on the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or equivalent. Responsibilities and scope of practice are determined by legislation, employer needs, care setting, and individual skills. Unit 68 is a busy 52-bed Medical/Surgical Unit with General Surgery and Family Medicine patients.

Description:

As an HCA, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance and support activities of daily living to patients (clients, residents) requiring short-term or ongoing support, according to care plans and policies. You will assist nurses by supporting hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, help organize activities, and observe/report on patient health and mood. You will help maintain a safe environment and ensure effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

Additional Details:

• Location: South Health Campus, Unit 68 Medical/Surgical
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Employment type: Casual/Relief
• Hours: 7.75 per shift, days/evenings/nights/weekends
• Salary: $20.78 - $26.03
• Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
• Available from: 30-MAY-2025

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta HCA Directory. Proof of enrollment required.
• Nursing students enrolled in Alberta nursing programs with at least 100 practicum hours, in 1st year practical nursing or 2nd year baccalaureate/psychiatric nursing, will be considered. Proof required.
• Grade 12 diploma and graduation from Provincial Curriculum for HCAs.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Minimum 6 months HCA experience, knowledge of hospital equipment, basic patient care skills, and computer literacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team, self-directed, and understand scope of practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Previous Connect Care experience.
• Effective time management and understanding of AHS code of conduct.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care