Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Coaldale, Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide. In this role, you will assist patients with daily living activities and support services under the guidance of health professionals. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and excellent communication skills. Opportunities to work in a dynamic team in various care settings are available. This part-time temporary position offers a wage range of $20.78 to $25.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta program with required practicum may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on patient’s health and wellbeing.

Skills

Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team

Personal assistance

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Minimum 100 hours of practicum

Job description

Your Opportunity

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.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Coaldale Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 08‑AUG‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• 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

As required.