Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Cache is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA). You will work with nurses to support daily living activities, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety for patients in home, community or facilities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll observe patients and report on mood and wellbeing while helping maintain a safe environment under supervision of a regulated health professional.

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.
• HCA certification/ practice permit. LTC experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing and maintain a safe environment.

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.

Classification and Details

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: LTC

Primary Location: Grande Cache Community Health

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 25-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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

HCA certification/ practice permit. LTC experience.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.