Health Care Aide

Covenant Living; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Covenant Living in Calgary, Alberta, invites applications for a Health Care Aide (HCA) on a permanent part-time basis (0.60 FTE) with a day shift 0700-1500. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care in a home-like environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Health Care Aide Certificate, be enrolled in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, and have 2 years of HCA experience, with hospice/palliative care experience a plus. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Recognition as Health Care Aide with Alberta certification.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care with emphasis on dignity, privacy and independence.
• Support residents, families and visitors in a home-like environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to plan and implement care.
• Uphold Covenant Care policies and ethical standards.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Communication

Resident care

Adaptability

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

LEAP Personal Support Worker course

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Monday, September 7, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Dulcina HCA Permanent Part Time FTE 0.60 Day 0700-1500

About the Organization:

Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

• Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
• Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
• And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.

We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home. You have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and to help create a caring and compassionate environment.

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

As a member of the care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support to residents, their family and visitors in a home-like environment that enables independence, choice, dignity, privacy and individuality. An individual in this position assists residents as necessary in areas of personal care, social support, and assisting residents to participate in recreation and leisure activities.

The position requires the ability to communicate in all forms (reading, writing, clear verbal articulation and active listening) to implement recommendations and develop plans and procedures in accordance with Covenant Care’s protocol and also with applicable legislation. Information learned and shared is extremely sensitive, and it is expected that the Health Care Aide maintains absolute confidentiality.

• This position is responsible for providing resident care in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, culture, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment.
• Ensuring service is provided in a manner reflective of Covenant Care’s standards.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.
• Consistently promoting teamwork and cooperation within the team.

In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

This position will:

• Model the organizations mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications:

• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate
• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• 2 years experience working as a HCA in a healthcare facility
• Experience in Hospice Palliative Care, comfortable working with residents at End of Life
• Completion of LEAP Personal Support Worker course or equivalent as asset
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment with an Interdisciplinary team
• Dementia education an asset
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Ability to speak French an asset
• This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy

PLEASE NOTE:

Covenant Care offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 3 months ahead of your commencement date. Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment.