Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to support clients in Grande Prairie and surrounding areas, working in lodges and homes. The role involves assisting with daily living, supporting nurses, and maintaining patient safety across home and facility settings.

The position requires HCA registration, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle for work purposes. Hours include days, evenings, nights and weekends on a 0.70 FTE basis, with a competitive pay rate and potential for

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide (HCA).
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care and observe patient health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and communicate with patients and health care professionals.

Skills

CPR Certification

HCA Registration

Team Collaboration

Education

HCA Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Home Care Health Care Aides provide service to clients in the lodges & their homes in Grande Prairie & surrounding area. This position is currently assigned to community but could be subject to change as required. You must be a certified Health Care Aide and be registered with the CLHA Directory. Experience in seniors' health is an asset. Candidate must be willing to change assignment as needed to service facility and community clients. You must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving in all-weather/road conditions. You must have a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes. You must have a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes. You must be willing to work alone and/or with limited supervision. You must be willing to work days/ evenings/nights/weekends/stats and both short and long shifts. We are looking for a candidate who has a positive approach both with clients and peers. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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:

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Grande Prairie Home Care
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends,
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

• HCA Certificate, at least 1 years' experience dealing with all entire age spectrum including seniors.
• Current CPR, reliable vehicle for work purposes and acceptable drivers abstract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S course.
• Palliative Care course/experience.
• NVCI course.
• It’s Your Move course.
• Medication Assistance Program (MAP).
• Foot care course/experience.