Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drumheller is seeking a Health Care Aide to join a rural long-term care unit. You will provide personal care and assist with daily living activities, support residents with dementia, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

The role is 0.70 FTE with evenings, nights and weekends shifts; posting ends 2026-08-31; a Health Care Aide certificate or eligible CLHA registration within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the CLHA as a 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 per care plan.
• Support residents with dementia and observe/report mood, health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

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.

Position Details

• 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: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 07-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 5.75, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights, 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.