Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A health care provider in Alberta seeks a Health Care Aide to assist patients with daily living activities and support services. This role involves working closely with nursing staff and requires completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate. Ideal candidates will collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. Competitive wages starting from $20.78 are offered for this part-time position.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with a minimum of 100 hours of practicum welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to patients in health care facilities.
• Support activities of daily living for clients and residents.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Personal assistance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing student in an approved Alberta program

Job description

Overview

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.

Details

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Rural Medicine and Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Devon General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.54
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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 Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.