Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join the Home Care team in Lac La Biche Comm/Mental Hlth. You will work 0.85 FTE in a temporary part-time capacity, with days shifts and a 7.75-hour shift length, supporting patients with daily living activities as directed by care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility and safety needs, observing patients, and reporting changes to the supervising health professional, while following facility

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide routine care per patient care plan and facility policies.
• Support nurses and observe/report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Lac La Biche Comm/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.85
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.