Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to join the Unit 44 - Medicine Program at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. You will provide personal care and support to patients, assisting with daily living activities and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.

The role requires registration or eligibility with CLHA, completion of HCA certificate within 18 months, and a current BCLS-HCP certification.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Medical Terminology course is required.
• BCLS-HCP within last 12 months issued by HSFC is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe mood, health and wellbeing; report to supervisors.

Skills

Empathy for patient care

Education

LPN/HCA registration with CLHA

Health Care Aide Certificate

Medical Terminology

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

Health Care Aides function as members of the multi-disciplinary care team by providing healthcare services for patients. The incumbent participates in the delivery of quality patient care by performing services necessary for the physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort of the patient. The Health Care Aide will be able to work up to their scope of practice. Duties include but are not limited to assisting patients with activities of daily living, personal care, lifting and transferring, and assisting with health care tasks/procedures as necessary.

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 44 - Medicine Program

Primary Location

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

Not Applicable

FTE

0.76

Posting End Date

09-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

14-DEC-2026

Temporary End Date

15-DEC-2027

Hours per Shift

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks

12

Shifts per cycle

32

Shift Pattern

Days, 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

Medical Terminology course is required. Current BCLS-HCP taken within the last 12 months is required- issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting.