Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lethbridge is hiring a Health Care Aide to join the Acute Medicine/Stroke 4C team at Chinook Regional Hospital. You will provide personal care and assist with daily living activities under the supervision of a regulated health professional.

You will support nurses with routine care, observe patients, and report changes in mood, health, or safety. This role involves collaborating with patients, families, and the care team across home, community, and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as per patient care plan.
• Support nurses with routine care and observe/report patient mood, health and safety.
• Maintain safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with patients, families and caregivers across home, community and health care facilities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Observation

Education

HCA Certificate

Job description

We have a great opportunity to join a caring and creative team who provides exceptional care to medical patients and has a positive approach both with clients and peers.

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: Acute Medicine/Stroke 4C
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 13-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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: Acute Medicine/Stroke 4C
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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:

HCA Registry Required Acute care experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in caring for stroke patients preferred.

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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