Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide for a part-time role at Pincher Creek Health Centre. The ideal candidate will assist patients with daily living activities and support healthcare professionals in providing quality care. This position requires a Health Care Aide Certificate, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team. With opportunities for growth and a community-focused work environment, applicants can enjoy a fulfilling career in health care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status.
• Nursing students must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum.
• Must provide proof of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to patients as per care plans and facility policies.
• Collaborate with nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and visitors.

Skills

Personal assistance

Effective communication

Assisting with daily living activities

Hygiene care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing program with practicum

Job description

Your Opportunity

Pincher Creek has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide in a benefit eligible part‑time employee position. The Pincher Creek Health Care Centre has 16 acute care beds, two operating rooms, emergency room. As well the Centre includes home care services, diagnostic imaging, Radiology Associates, laboratory services, Allied Health services, acute and ambulatory care, and public health nursing. The Town of Pincher Creek is a well‑established community located at the edge of southern Alberta. Nestled near the mountains, Castle Mountain is a short drive away and Waterton Lakes National Park is also just a quick jaunt for all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a variety of winter and summer activities and a diversity of amenities and tourist attractions, Pincher Creek embodies the benefits of balancing work with life. Of course, if you need some time in the city, Lethbridge is just an hour’s drive away and Great Falls, Montana is only four hours for a weekend of shopping in the states.

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: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 6
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 43
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• 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.