Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Fairview; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist in providing personal care to patients. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities and maintaining patient welfare under the supervision of health professionals. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and be active on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. This part-time role offers a competitive salary between $20.78 and $25.26 per hour, with shifts scheduled across days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory required.
• Nursing students enrolled in an approved program with at least 100 hours of practicum will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to patients in accordance with care plans and policies.
• Support activities of daily living for patients requiring short-term or ongoing support.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Personal assistance

Effective communication

Collaboration

Patient care support

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Completion of nursing practicums

Job description

Your Opportunity

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.