Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking Health Care Aides for Unit 68 Medical/Surgical at South Health Campus. You will support daily living activities, assist with nursing tasks, and help maintain patient comfort and safety.

Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will work with patients and families, following care plans and facility policies. Shift patterns include Days, Evenings, and Weekends, with part-time, temporary benefits.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.
• Must communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of hospital equipment and supplies required.
• Ability to provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Ability to work as a team member and to take direction as required.
• Self-direction within the scope and duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living per patient care plan.
• Assist nurses with routine care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

BCLS-HCP

English proficiency

Hospital equipment knowledge

Self-direction

Direction seeking

Education

Grade 12 diploma

HCA certificate program graduate

CLHA registration eligible

Job description

Your Opportunity

Unit 68 is a Medical/Surgical Unit that will have a mix of both General Surgery patients and General Medicine patients. Duties include: Provides appropriate care, as delegated in accordance with Alberta Health Services policies, procedures, and established standards. Demonstrated consideration of patient/client/residents' comfort, safety, privacy, independence, choice, and dignity.

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 68 Medical/Surgical
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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

• Grade 12 education Diploma required.
• Graduate from an educational program using the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of hospital equipment and supplies required.
• Ability to provide basic patient care and comfort required.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.
• Self-direction within the scope and duties of the job required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors, and team members.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.
• Effective time management skills.
• Understanding and compliance with the AHS code of conduct.