Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Coaldale is seeking a Health Care Aide to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will support daily living, assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety under the patient care plan, and report observations to nurses across home, community, and facility settings.

The role is 0.60 FTE on-site, temporary PT with rotating days, evenings and weekends. A Health Care Aide Certificate and active or eligible CLHA registration are required, with proof of

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing to nursing staff.

Skills

CLHA registration eligibility

HCA certificate proof

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Classification and Union Details

Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Coaldale Health Centre
Primary Location: Coaldale Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60

Posting and Employment Dates

Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027

Shift and Salary

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 5
Shifts per cycle: 15
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $26.43
Maximum Salary: $29.58
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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.