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 88-bed Long Term Care unit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centered care, assist with daily living activities, and support residents with dementia while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Under supervision, you will help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. The role requires HCA certification or eligibility and offers part-time, regular hours with a biweekly

Qualifications

• Active registration or eligibility with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living per the care plan.
• Support independence and offer emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist nurses with routine care (hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety) and observe/report on patients' wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and support effective communication among the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

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.

Job 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: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 5.75, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 37
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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.