Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. The role supports daily living activities, assists with routine care and liaises with nurses to maintain a safe pediatric care environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will follow the patient care plan, contribute to documentation, and may be cross-trained to other units. Certification requirements include HCA credentials and BCLS-HCP, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers (BCLS-HCP) certification required (annual recertification).
• Preference given to candidates with recent pediatric acute care experience and/or childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and deliver support services as per patient care plans.
• Support nurses with routine care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Document care actions and observations; maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• May be cross-trained to other Stollery inpatient and ambulatory areas to support operations.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Alberta's largest acute care provider. The Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton is the region's only pediatric specialty hospital, providing specialized care for infants, children, and youth across central and northern Alberta.The Health Care Aide (HCA) reports to the Manager of Unit 4E4, a 25-bed pediatric medicine unit caring for patients up to 18 years of age. Working under the direction of regulated health professionals, the HCA provides personal care, assists with daily activities, supports procedures and assessments, documents care, and contributes to a safe, organized care environment. Additional duties include specimen transport, supply management, equipment cleaning, and portering.The successful candidate will receive orientation and may be cross-trained to other Stollery inpatient and ambulatory areas to support operational needs. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the HCA is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care in alignment with AHS values, Stollery standards, and the Safest Together commitment.

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: Unit 4E4, Pediatric Medicine
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 4E4, Pediatric Medicine
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Basic Cardiac Life Support- Health Care Provider (BCLS- HCP) certification must be current (annual recertification required) and recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Committed to family-centered care and a desire to work with children in an acute care environment is required. Good communication, time management and organizational skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with recent acute care experience in pediatrics. Preference will be given to candidates with previous childcare experience and/or education. Connect Care experience is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Stollery Children's Hospital