Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 3,641,000 - 4,075,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for Unit 47 at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. This casual/relief role supports daily living activities and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety, while observing patients and reporting changes to the nursing staff. AHS emphasizes safety, dignity, and compassionate care in a fast-paced internal medicine setting.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Minimum 1 year HCA experience in acute inpatient medicine.
• Knowledge of hospital equipment and supplies.
• Must communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Ability to lift/move/transfer patients up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety.
• Observe patients and report changes in mood, health and wellbeing to the care team.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Skills

Clear communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate (or eligible)

Job description

Unit 47 is a 45-bed acute care unit specializing in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Hospital Medicine. Unit 47 focuses on the care and coordination for acute medical patients and their multi-system complexities. GIM is a fast paced, every changing environment with a strong emphasis on continued learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.As a Health Care Aide, you will help deliver safe, respectful, and patient-centered care. You'll be part of a collaborative team, assisting with daily care needs while maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and independence. You will be required to lift, bend and push a variety of weights while maintaining safe body mechanics stipulated by AHS It's Your Move patient handling program.

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: Unit 47
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-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: Unit 47
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Dates Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• 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 to 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:

Registration with CHLA. Minimum 1 years HCA experience in acute inpatient medicine/internal medicine. Knowledge of hospital equipment and supplies. Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English. Effective interperson and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. Ability to manage the job classification of heavy physical demand level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary. Including the ability to lift, move, and transfer patients (minimum 50lbs). Current It's Your Move training required. Experience documenting on inpatient Connect Care. Experience working with core elements of COACT. Up to date ROLs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Attended AHS HCA Orientation – Days 1 and 2. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.

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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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre