Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Medicine Hat is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance and support to patients who need short term or ongoing help, in line with care plans.

You will assist with daily living activities, observe patients, and report health status to nurses, while maintaining safety and privacy in home, community, and care settings.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration as Health Care Aide with CLHA.
• Health Care Aide Certificate completed within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to follow home care policies and protect patient privacy.
• Preferred: 1-3 years home care experience; Connect care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and routine care per care plan.
• Support patients in home, community and health care settings.
• Observe mood, health and wellbeing; report to nurses and team.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with care staff.

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.

Transition Company:

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: ALA Medicine Hat Home Care
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Home Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• 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:

Ability to perform duties as outlined in the physical demand statement for the position. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Ability to follow and adhere to home care policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years home care experience.
• Connect care experience.