Health Care Aide

Covenant Living; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefit

Job summary

Covenant Living in Edmonton is seeking a Health Care Aide for Saint Thomas. This temporary part-time role (0.40 FTE), evening shift 1500-2300, runs Sep 08 - Dec 18, 2026, and supports residents in a home-like setting with personal care and social activities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, uphold our mission and values, complete required HC Aide certification steps, and maintain confidentiality. English fluency is required; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Dementia education is an asset.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Assisted Living/Continuing Care preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to speak French an asset.
• Vaccination against required communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in a home-like environment while respecting dignity and independence.
• Support residents in activities of daily living and social/recreational participation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Covenant Care policies and procedures.

Skills

Health Care Aide Certificate

Alberta Health Care Aide Directory (en

Dementia education (asset)

English fluency

French an asset

Vaccination against communicable

Resident care experience (LLT)

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Saint Thomas, 8411 91 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Saint Thomas HCA Temporary Part Time FTE 0.40 Evening 1500-2300 Sep 08 - Dec 18, 2026

About the Organization:

Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

• Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
• Transform and Grow – We Will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
• And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.

We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home. You have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and to help create a caring and compassionate environment.

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

As a member of the care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support to residents, their family and visitors in a home-like environment that enables independence, choice, dignity, privacy and individuality. An individual in this position assists residents as necessary in areas of personal care, social support, and assisting residents to participate in recreation and leisure activities.

The position requires the ability to communicate in all forms (reading, writing, clear verbal articulation and active listening) to implement recommendations and develop plans and procedures in accordance with Covenant Care’s protocol and also with applicable legislation. Information learned and shared is extremely sensitive, and it is expected that the Health Care Aide maintains absolute confidentiality.

• This position is responsible for providing resident carein a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, culture, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment.
• Ensuring service is provided in a manner reflective of Covenant Care’s standards.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.
• Consistently promoting teamwork and cooperation within the team.

In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

This position will:

• Model the organization's mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Qualifications:

• Completed recognized Health Care Aide Certificate
• Proof of enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
• Dementia education an asset
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Assisted Living/Continuing Care facility preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Ability to speak French an asset
• This position requires you to be vaccinated against all required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy

PLEASE NOTE:

Covenant Care offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment.

Saint Thomas, 8411 91 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada