Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie seeks a Health Care Aide (HCA) to support residents in the Enhanced Care Unit and other Mackenzie Place units as needed.

Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist with daily living activities, follow care plans, and monitor residents for subtle changes to prevent escalation of responsive behaviours. Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends; part-time, 0.84 FTE, posting dates apply.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as Health Care Aide.
• Health Care Aide Certificate due within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in seniors health is an asset.
• NVCI/CPR/Supportive Dementia or related training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living per care plans.
• Assist nurses with routine care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, safety.
• Observe patient mood, health, and wellbeing and report changes.
• Work under supervision of a regulated health professional to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Observation of resident behaviours

Daily living support

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

Job description

The Health Care Aide position will be based out of the Enhanced Care Unit, Type A Continuing Care Home; however, it may involve working on all units at Mackenzie Place when required. Residents may exhibit challenging, unpredictable responsive behaviors, which require enhanced staffing expertise to provide care and oversight. Reporting to the Care Manager, you will work under the supervision of a regulated health professional while delivering healthcare services. You will be responsible for providing care within the boundaries of your competency and education and follow care plans using your knowledge, skills and abilities to provide safe and competent care. While providing care to residents in the Enhanced Care Unit, you must be astute in their level of observation, identify and report subtle changes in resident behaviours and implement strategies to mitigate potential escalation of responsive behaviours. We embrace the philosophy of person and family-centred care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equalright to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currentlyhas a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and ispayable 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
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: 1 West Mackenzie Place
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Experience in Seniors Health is an asset. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI). Foot care course/experience. Current BLS (CPR) registration. Supportive Pathways training or Supportive Dementia course. Experience with helping to manage Code White situations. Experience working with residents experience moderate to severe responsive behaviours.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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