Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Fort Vermilion; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance up to $6,300 CAD

Travel reimbursement up to $1,235 CAD

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort Vermilion is seeking a Health Care Aide to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance and support with daily living according to care plans and facility policies.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, observe patient mood and wellbeing, and communicate with patients, families and health care professionals under supervision of a regulated health professional.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain safe environment and support effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

Job description

Your Opportunity:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
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 care Primary Location: Fort Vermilion Community Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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.