Health Care Aide

Primary Care Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to work in the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre, assisting with patient rooming, vital signs, and daily living activities. You will support nurses and the care team, maintain exam rooms, and coordinate schedules in a busy ambulatory clinic.

Ideal candidates have an approved HCA program, are eligible for Alberta registration, and hold current BLS. The role is casual/relief with shift variability and a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide.
• Graduate from an approved Health Care Aide program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting within the past 5 years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs, weights, and organize exam room allocation.
• Schedule and assist with exams; assist with supplies and stocking; clean rooms.
• Work with clerical and nursing staff to maintain clinic flow.
• Support activities of daily living and report patient mood and wellbeing to the team.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Education

Health Care Aide program

Tools

Scheduling software

Computer skills

Job description

Under the supervision and direction of the Chronic Pain Centre Program Manager and Care Manager, the Health Care Aide works in this ambulatory care setting and rooms patients, takes vital signs and weights, organizes exam room allocation and schedules. Ordering of supplies, cleaning exam rooms and stocking rooms are also duties of the Health Care Aide. The Health Care Aide will work collaboratively with clerical and nursing staff to maintain the flow of patients through clinic.

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 in 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 overall wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and you will support 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: Calgary Chronic Pain Centre
• Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag & Trt Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-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: Calgary Chronic Pain Centre
• Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag & Trt Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

Graduate from an approved Health Care Aide program. Must have a minimum of 1 year experience (within the past 5 years) in a healthcare setting. Current BLS is required. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Must be able to take a manual blood pressure, vital signs, and safely handle urine and other lab specimens. Must be able to work with computers and scheduling software. Must be able to reach above and below shoulder height, push and pull carts weighing up to 50lb, lift and carry objects up to 10lb. Frequent standing/walking and bending to clean equipment, moving chairs, and tables are frequently required during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ambulatory clinic experience.Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients/residents, families, visitors, and team members.Demonstrated well developed time management skills.

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