Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for their Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. As an HCA, you will deliver essential care to patients, assist nurses, and contribute to a safe and supportive healthcare environment. The role demands effective communication and teamwork skills, along with recent experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students may be considered if enrolled in approved programs.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on patient mood, health, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides patient care services to critically ill patients in CICU under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The HCA responds as part of the code blue team, providing CPR as required. The role requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustained posture within a fast-paced unit, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects over 30 lbs.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing personal assistance and support activities of daily living to patients who need short-term or ongoing support, following the patient care plan and facility policies. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across home, community, or healthcare settings, assisting nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing, and assist in maintaining a safe environment under the supervision of a regulated health professional. Effective communication with patients and healthcare team members is essential.

Details:

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Location: Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours: Varies per shift, including days, evenings, nights, weekends
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03 per hour
• Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2025
• Start Date: 30-JUN-2025

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide proof of enrollment.
• Nursing students with specific practicum experience and enrolled in approved programs may also be considered. Must attest to qualifications and provide proof.

Additional Requirements:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• Recent experience in an acute care setting
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively and accept direction
• Effective interpersonal skills, time management, and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications: As required.