Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lacombe, Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you'll assist with daily living activities, maintain patient dignity, and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and be registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. This position offers flexible shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must be active on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Previous Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support daily living activities and assist with patient care plans.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Effective communication

Hygiene support

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing students with min 100 hours practicum

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Lacombe Continuing Care Facility is a 73 bed unit that includes some Medically Complex Care beds. A Health Care Aide provides personal care to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established care plans and provides encouragement, emotional support, and will ensure the dignity of the resident is maintained at all times. Please note: Resumes are not kept on file. All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Community Care and Public Health applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. A cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for the position.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 28-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 6.5, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Long Term Care experience preferred. CCHSS training an asset. ROL training an asset.