Health Care Aide

ParaMed; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class training

Comprehensive health & dental

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance for employee & fam

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Health Care Aide to support clients at home across your community. You will assist with daily tasks, meal prep, personal hygiene, companionship, and safe mobility during multiple visits each day.

You bring a HCA certificate recognized by the Government of Alberta, compassionate communication, and reliability. Flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities for education support are offered.

Qualifications

• HCA program completion required; Alberta government approved.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel between patients and flexible weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple patients at home to provide daily living support.
• Assist with meals, meal-time, and basic meal prep.
• Perform light housekeeping and companionship services.
• Support personal hygiene including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to visit homes

Weekend availability

Education

HCA program (Alberta government approved)

Job description

Job Description

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.

Why you’ll love working here

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time
• Basic housekeepingduties
• Provide companionship and support the well‑being of patients
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing
• Support for basic activities of daily living

What you bring

• Graduate from a HCA program recognized and approved by the Government of Alberta
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area
• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary
• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset
• Compassion and listening skills
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire

Time Type

Full time

About the Employer

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high–quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand–in–hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well–being, and long–term career growth.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity–deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission: To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision: Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values:We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.