Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Canmore is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to deliver in-home and lodge-based support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role involves travel up to 30 km from the Canmore office and following the patient care plan to assist with daily living activities.

You must be registered or eligible with CLHA as a Health Care Aide, provide proof of education within 18 months, and complete required security screenings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan.
• Assist with hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring and mobilizing.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Perform health care duties as allowed by the client’s plan of care, including simple dressings and medication assistance.
• Travel to rural areas up to 30 km from Canmore/Banff Home Care office.

Skills

Personal care

ADL assistance

Emotional support

Travel to rural areas

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

As a Health Care Aide (HCA) with the Rural West Canmore & Banff Home Care team, you will provide personal care and support to clients in their homes and lodge settings. You will practice as a regulated health care professional in accordance with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) Standards of Practice and work as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. You will carry out assigned care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and in accordance with the client’s plan of care.This position requires travel to rural areas up to 30 km from the Canmore or Banff Home and Community Care Office.Responsibilities will include providing personal care and assists with activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring and mobilizing; Provides emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, being friendly and sincere, and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner; Provides respite care to relieve family caregivers including but not limited to companionship, recreational activities, and supervision; Performs health care duties as authorized on the client's plan of care including simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, and exercises for range of movement and strengthening.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Rural West Home & Community Care - Canmore & Banff
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 54
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Rural West Home & Community Care - Canmore & Banff
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 54
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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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