Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; High Level; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High Level is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support services across home, community, and facility settings, in accordance with patient care plans.

You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety, observe patient wellbeing, and support communication with nurses and health professionals.

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.
• As Required.
• As Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients in home, community, and health care facilities.
• Assist nurses with routine care: hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors and support effective communication with health care professionals.

Skills

HCA Certification Eligible

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

Northern Allowance: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Travel Expense Reimbursement: Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

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 Unit and Program: MacKenzie House Type B Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 24 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

As Required.