Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Olds; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide at Olds Hospital to provide personal assistance to patients. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, assisting nursing staff, and maintaining safety and communication. The position is part-time, temporary, with requirements for a Health Care Aide Certificate and some nursing education.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with 100 hours of practicum considered.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living for patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and report on patient well-being.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Personal assistance

Effective communication

Observation

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Olds Hospital Continuing Care Center Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.59 Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 14-JUL-2025 Temporary End Date: 12-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

HCA Certified.