Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Oyen - Big Country Hospital location.

The role provides personal assistance to patients, supports daily living activities, and works under supervision of a regulated health professional to maintain a safe care environment.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as 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 (hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, safety).
• Assist nurses with routine care and observe/report patient mood, health and wellbeing.
• Support patients, families and caregivers and communicate with health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

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.

Company & Role Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Oyen Type-A
• Primary Location: Oyen - Big Country Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.92
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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.