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 (HCA) in Hardisty to work with a multidisciplinary team providing personal care and support to patients across care settings.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety; observing patient wellbeing and reporting changes; and collaborating with nurses and care staff under supervision of a regulated health professional.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with activities of daily living per patient care plan.
• Assist nurses with routine care and report patient mood, health and wellbeing.
• Support patients across home, community and health care facilities.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with care team.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Team collaboration

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.

Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A, Acute Care, Emergency Department Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.