Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 3,582,000 - 4,075,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide personal support and ADL assistance in home, community, and facility settings.

Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety, and daily activities, while observing patient wellbeing and communicating with care staff. This is a temporary part-time role commencing 01-OCT-2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support with activities of daily living for patients (clients, residents) as per care plans.
• Assist nurses with routine care, observe health and mood, and report changes to the care team.

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.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Continuing Care Home Type A

Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time

Date Available: 01-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 06-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

• Experience working with seniors.