Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their team in Provost. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, support patients' health needs, and collaborate with nurses. The role includes 12-hour shifts and requires completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months. Candidates with nursing experience will be considered. This position offers competitive pay between $20.78 and $25.26 per hour and potential for part-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Must have completed practicum hours in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care based on patient care plans.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience in patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

There is the opportunity to pick up 12 hour night shifts, as well.

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.

Detailed Info

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Provost CCH Type A
• Primary Location: Provost Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.81
• Posting End Date: 22-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, STATs
• 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified HCA status, Connect Care experience.