Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Peace River area in the Home Nursing program under Assisted Living Alberta. This casual/relief position involves assisting with activities of daily living, supporting patient comfort, and working under supervision to maintain a safe care environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and care teams to ensure patient well-being. You will work in a community setting across home, community, and care facilities, with shifts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living and deliver personal assistance to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.
• Observe and report patients' mood, health and wellbeing to the health care team.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligible

Job description

Make a Difference, One Home at a Time. Join the Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) team at Peace River Home Care, where you'll have the opportunity to deliver compassionate, client-centred care while supporting individuals to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. ALA currently has a Northern Incentive Program Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Located in Alberta's beautiful Peace Country region, Peace River offers the best of small-town living, with affordable housing, short commute times, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming community at mosphere. Peace River provides an exceptional quality of life that makes it easy to put down roots and thrive both personally and professionally. Build meaningful connections, make a lasting impact on the lives of clients and families, and experience the unique rewards of community-based care. Peace River Home Care offers an opportunity to make a difference every day.

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: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Nursing
• Primary Location: Peace River Comm Hlth Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Nursing
• Primary Location: Peace River Comm Hlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• 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 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.