Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fairview, Alberta, is seeking a Health Care Aide to support patient care by assisting with daily activities and working closely with nursing staff. The successful candidate will need a Health Care Aide Certificate and will work in various healthcare settings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $20.78 to $26.03 per hour and includes working days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with 100 hours of practicum may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and monitor patient wellbeing.
• Maintain effective communication and a safe environment.

Skills

Personal assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: 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.

Job Details

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care Nursing
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 02-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

As a Health Care Aide 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 who require short-term or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. 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 a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. You will work under a regulated health professional to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Qualifications

• 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.