Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Hardisty Health Centre in Alberta. The role involves providing direct resident care, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting a safe, respectful, person-centred environment within a collaborative care team.

Requirements include registration with CLHA or eligibility, completion of HCA Certificate, and BLS certification. Prior Connect Care experience is preferred; LTC exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of HCA Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification required; Connect Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support residents' health, comfort, dignity and quality of life.
• Observe and report on residents' mood, health, and wellbeing to the care team.
• Work under supervision of a regulated health professional to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

BLS Heart & Stroke

Connect Care experience

Registration with CLHA

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Hardisty is a welcoming rural community in east-central Alberta, offering a strong sense of community, beautiful prairie surroundings, and an exceptional quality of life. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding healthcare career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a Health Care Aide in the Continuing Care Type A unit at Hardisty Health Centre, you will play an important role in supporting residents' health, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Working as part of a collaborative care team, you will provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, and help create a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families while working in a supportive rural healthcare setting where your contributions are valued and truly make a difference every day.

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: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• 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:

BLS (Heart & Stroke), Connect Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Long-Term Care setting.

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Central Zone, Hardisty, Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr