Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Claresholm; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Claresholm seeks a Health Care Aide to provide direct patient care in home and lodge settings, assisting with daily living activities and personal care per care plans.

You will support nurses, monitor patient wellbeing, and collaborate with families and the care team. This position requires CLHA registration, BCLS-HCP within 12 months, and current English proficiency. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active registration or eligibility with CLHA as HCA.
• BCLS-HCP within the last 12 months.
• Strong English communication and time management.
• Computer literacy with ESP and PARIS; Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support activities of daily living.
• Assist with mobility, feeding, hygiene, and safety.
• Assist nurses and document observations; observe mood and wellbeing.
• Deliver respite and supportive services to families in home and community settings.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

ESP

PARIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Health Care Aide provides direct care to clients in their homes in both the community and lodge setting. 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; Provides Housekeeping services that are essential to the Client's Activities of Daily Living in their immediate living space to increase the prospects for maintaining the client in their Home/Community. Promoting patient- and family-centered care grounded in respect, compassion, and professionalism. HCAs play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care, while upholding the values, standards, and vision of Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) and the regulatory expectations of the CLHA. Please note this position is approximately 133 km SW outside of Calgary City Limits and or approximately 80 km SW outside of Lethbridge City Limits.

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: Claresholm - Rural South Home & Community Care
• Primary Location: Claresholm Health Unit
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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: Claresholm - Rural South Home & Community Care
• Primary Location: Claresholm Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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:

HCAs are responsible for maintaining active registration and meeting ongoing regulatory requirements, including entry-to-practice standards, continuing competence expectations, and adherence to the CLHA Code of Ethics. The candidate must have Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months. In addition, the candidate must have effective in verbal and written English, have well developed time management skills, demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community, or health care facilities. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team (including requesting and accepting direction as required). Handling, moving and lifting heavy up to 50lbs or awkward equipment and/or individuals is required for this position. The candidate must be proficient and a minimum of 1 year experience with computers and operational programs such as ESP, PARIS, and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to candidates who have minimum one year Home & Community Care and/or long-term care experience.

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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