Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Milk River; Vor Ort; CAD 36.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services in Milk River invites applications for a Health Care Aide. The casual/relief role supports daily living activities, assists with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety under supervision, partnering with nurses and the care team to deliver compassionate care in a rural community.

Posting notes uncertified pay grade until HCA certification is provided; shifts are 11.08 hours; location at Milk River Health Centre, Long Term Care. 25-JUN-2026 start; 26-OCT-2026 posting end.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living to patients, in accordance with the care plan and policies.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs under supervision of a regulated health professional.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing; communicate effectively with patients and health care professionals.

Kenntnisse

CLHA registration eligible

Ausbildung

Health Care Aide Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists to provide healthcare in a rural community as a Health Care Aide in Milk River, Alberta. The Town of Milk River (population about 825) is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Calgary and about an hour southeast of Lethbridge. It is the only place where you can reach the US border in 10 minutes’ drive! Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour’s drive and ancient Indigenous stone writings only a half hour away! Along with its extremely low land prices, friendly small-town living, and its close proximity to both Lethbridge and the Canada/United States Border, and the warm Southern Alberta chinooks, Milk River is an attractive place to call home. Serving the farming and ranching community, the Milk River Health Centre provides a range of health care services including emergency, long term care, lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs.

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:

Long Term Care

Primary Location:

Milk River Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

26-OCT-2026

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

25-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:

Other

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.