Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Fort Macleod; On-site; CAD 3,641,000 - 4,075,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Health Care Aide to join the Special Development Unit at Fort MacLeod Health Centre. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support daily living activities and provide personal assistance to patients across care settings.

The role requires active CLHA registration or eligibility and completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Shift patterns include days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active registration or eligibility with CLHA as Health Care Aide
• Proof of Health Care Aide education within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support activities of daily living per patient care plan
• Support patients across home, community, and health care facilities
• Assist nurses with routine care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety
• Observe and report patients' mood, health and wellbeing to health care team

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Special Development Unit

Primary Location: Fort MacLeod Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.71

Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 11-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 30

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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.