Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct care to clients in homes and lodge settings across Didsbury and surrounding communities.

You will work under supervision with LPNs/RN/LPNs, support daily living activities, monitor health, and document care. Regular travel to rural areas is required; compensation aligns with AUPE AUX pay scales and includes part-time benefits.

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.
• Graduates of a program that uses the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or meeting Substantially Equivalent Competency Guidelines. BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to travel regularly across rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living per care plan.
• Assist nurses with routine care, monitor mood and wellbeing, and report observations.
• Support clients in home/community settings with transfers and mobility.
• Perform safe, compassionate care while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Medication assistance

Time management

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

LPN registration eligibility

Tools

iPhone proficiency

Computers

Email applications

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Under the supervision and direction of an RN, RPN, or LPN (Licensed Health Care Professional), the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to clients in their homes and in lodge settings. Responsibilities include: Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and mobilizing. Providing emotional support by being a good listener, demonstrating empathy, and interacting in a positive, supportive, and respectful manner. Providing respite care to relieve family caregivers, including companionship, recreational activities, and supervision. Performing health care duties as authorized within the client's plan of care, including simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, and exercises to support range of motion and strengthening. Providing housekeeping services that are essential to the client's activities of daily living only within their immediate living space to support their ability to remain safe in their home and community. This position is based out of Didsbury Home Care and serves the communities of Didsbury, Carstairs, Crossfield, the Cremona area, and surrounding rural communities.

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: Didsbury Home Care Primary Location: Didsbury Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 18-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 21 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:

Must be a graduate of an educational program that uses the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or have met the criteria outlined in the Substantially Equivalent Competency Guidelines. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction when required. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients/clients, families, visitors, and team members. Medication Assistance Certificate or previous experience providing medication assistance. Well-developed time management and organizational skills. This position requires regular travel of up to 100 kilometers per day to provide care and support to clients in their homes and throughout rural communities. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in good working condition are mandatory requirements for this role. The position is physically demanding and involves routine lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling as part of daily client care activities. Responsibilities may include assisting clients with transfers and passive exercises, which can require lifting up to 30 pounds while providing safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in the health care field and working with older adults or chronically ill individuals is preferred. Previous community or Home Care experience. Medication assistance experience. Ability to work independently in a community setting. Proficiency with iPhone technology, computers, and email applications.