Health Care Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temp Part-Time Benefits

On-site Location

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Health Care Aide (HCA) in Claresholm, Alberta. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort under supervision of licensed professionals.

This temp part-time role includes shifts across days, evenings and weekends. Successful candidates will hold HCA certification or be eligible for CLHA registration, maintain BCLS-HCP and First Aid, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and compassionate care for clients in home, community or

Qualifications

• Active registration or eligibility with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• BCLS-HCP from Heart and Stroke Foundation within 12 months.
• First Aid Level 1 within 36 months.
• English communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care and patient hygiene, mobility, nutrition, safety needs.
• Support patients and families across home, community or facility settings.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with health professionals.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Education

HCA Certificate or related

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Health Care Aides (HCAs) provide direct, client-centered care under the direction of regulated health professionals such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). HCAs deliver care in home, community and lodge settings, supporting individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

• Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in alignment with individualized care plans.
• Supporting mobility, transfers, feeding, hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
• Delivering respite support to families and caregivers.
• Provides emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, being friendly and sincere, and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner.
• Performing authorized health-related tasks as outlined in the care plan, such as medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, dressing changes, and therapeutic exercises.
• 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 in Claresholm - 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

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Claresholm Home & Community Care Rural South
• Primary Location: Claresholm Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• 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

• Health Care Aides (HCAs) are regulated health professionals who must meet the hiring, education, and licensure requirements established by the College of LPNs & HCAs (CLHA). The CLHA determines education, certification, registration, and licensure requirements in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA). 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.
• The candidate must have Basic First Aid (Level 1) within the last 36 months.
• In addition, the candidate must be 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.
• Handling, moving and lifting heavy up to 50lbs of awkward equipment and/or individuals are required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

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