Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking Health Care Aides to provide direct, client-centered support in home, community, and lodge settings. You will work under supervision to assist with daily living activities, mobility, feeding, hygiene, and safety measures, while collaborating with RNs, LPNs, and other care teams to ensure quality care for clients.

Requires CLHA registration eligibility, HCA certificate within 18 months, and current BCLS-HCP and First Aid, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of HCA certificate within 18 months.
• English proficiency in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support mobility, transfers, feeding, hygiene and dressing.
• Deliver respite support to families and caregivers.
• Offer emotional support and positive interactions with patients and families.
• Assist with health-related tasks per care plan, including medication support.
• Perform housekeeping to support daily living activities.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care with professionalism.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

CLHA Registration

HCA Certification

English Proficiency

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Health Care Aide (HCAs) provide direct, client-centered care under the direction of regulated health professionals such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). HCAs deliver care in home, community and lodge settings, supporting individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

• Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in alignment with individualized care plans
• Supporting mobility, transfers, feeding, hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Delivering respite support to families and caregivers
• Provides emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, being friendly and sincere, and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner
• Performing authorized health-related tasks as outlined in the care plan, such as medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, dressing changes, and therapeutic exercises
• Provides Housekeeping services that are essential to the Client's Activities of Daily Living in their immediate living space to increase the prospects for maintaining the client in their Home/Community.
• Promoting patient- and family-centered care grounded in respect, compassion, and professionalism
• HCAs play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care, while upholding the values, standards, and vision of Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) and the regulatory expectations of the CLHA.

Please note this position is approximately 69 km SW outside of Calgary City Limits

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: High river \Home & Community Care Rural South
• Primary Location: High River Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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

Health Care Aides (HCAs) are regulated health professionals who must meet the hiring, education, and licensure requirements established by the College of LPNs & HCAs (CLHA), the CLHA determines education, certification, registration, and licensure requirements in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA). HCAs are responsible for maintaining active registration and meeting ongoing regulatory requirements, including entry-to-practice standards, continuing competence expectations, and adherence to the CLHA Code of Ethics. The candidate must have Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months. The candidate must have Basic First Aid (Level 1) within the last 36 months. In addition, the candidate must be effective in verbal and written English, have well developed time management skills, demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community, or health care facilities. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team. Handling, moving and lifting heavy up to 50lbs of awkward equipment and/or individuals are required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to candidates who have minimum one year Home & Community Care and/or long-term care experience.