Health Care Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to work in home, community, and facility settings, providing personal care and supporting daily living activities under supervision of licensed staff.

The position offers a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually, paid hourly with basic rate hours. Posting notes indicate casual/relief status with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, with evidence of education or completion within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living to patients, residents, and clients.
• Deliver support services to individuals requiring short-term or ongoing assistance per care plans and facility policies.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Assist with organized activities or programs and document patient observations.
• Observe and report on mood, health and wellbeing; maintain safe environments and effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Education

Active or eligible for CLHA registration as a Health Care Aide, with proof of education or completion within 18 months

Job description

Your Opportunity:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Assisted Living Alberta 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 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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Support Primary Location: Fairview Community Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 08-FEB-2027 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 18-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.