Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join the Didsbury Hospital Acute Care team. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist with activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety, and support nurses with routine care.

This casual/relief role requires active registration with CLHA or eligible status, completion of HCA certificate within 18 months, and current BCLS.

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.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing; maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Didsbury Hospital Acute Care

Primary Location: Didsbury

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 11-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75 - 11.25

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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:

• Recent (within last 12 months) experience in an acute care setting, preferably a rural hospital.
• Current BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Connect Care training - rural HCA.