Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support to patients in various care settings. The role involves collaborating with health professionals and families to ensure optimal patient care, under the guidance of nursing staff. Qualified candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate or be nursing students with practicum experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months.
• Medical/surgical experience desired.
• Proven attendance record for required shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living and assist patients with routine care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.
• Observe and report on patient mood and wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 3B Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.56 Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 21-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 15 Shifts per cycle: 39 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $26.03 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Medical/surgical experience. Proven record of attendance to required shifts Works well in team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.