Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their team at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. The role involves providing personal assistance to patients, supporting their daily living activities, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a Health Care Aide Certificate or be nursing students with relevant practicum experience. This part-time position offers flexible shifts and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students in an approved Alberta program with at least 100 hours of practicum.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care and observe patients' wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure effective communication.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 healthcare facilities, assisting nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will also assist with organized activities or programs and observe and report on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional, you will help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and ensure effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Additional Details

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Location: Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025
• Start Date: 12-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Shift Length: 6 weeks
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide confirmation of enrollment from the directory.
• Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have completed at least 100 hours of practicum and are in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate psychiatric nursing will also be considered. Must attest to this and provide proof of qualification.

Additional and Preferred Qualifications:

As required.