Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drumheller Health Centre is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents in a rural long-term care unit. You will provide personal care, assist with daily living activities and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care according to the care plan.

The role requires HCA certification or eligibility; shifts include Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends, with casual/relief status and uncertified pay until certification is provided.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of HCA education or completion within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to provide personal care and assist with ADLs per care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living as per care plan.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition and mobility needs.
• Observe and report on mood, health and wellbeing; support safe environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or eligible CLHA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

This rural 88-bed Long Term Care unit is located in the Drumheller Health Center. You are a suitable candidate if you have a strong interest and the required skill set to provide care to the elderly, including those diagnosed with dementia. You will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients. As a member of the nursing care team, along with interdisciplinary staff, you will utilize your knowledge, skills and abilities to competently provide client-centered care. You will be responsible to provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living according to the client’s care plan. You will assist clients to maximize their optimum level of independence. You will provide emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, friendly, sincere and interacting in a positive & optimistic manner. You will perform health care duties within your scope of practice, and per the client’s care plan. Drumheller is situated in a valley, in the Alberta Badlands, 135 km from Calgary, and 160 km from Red Deer. With a population of 8,029, Drumheller residents benefit from a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities such as the Aquaplex, the Memorial Arena and the Badlands Community Facility.

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: Long Term Care

Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 05-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75, 5.75

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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.