Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Provost is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist in providing personal care and support services to patients. The role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients' needs are met. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and effective communication skills, with experience in Continuing Care preferred. This position offers part-time temporary benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Must provide proof of qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene and nutrition needs.
• Observe and report on a patient's mood and wellbeing.

Skills

Patient assistance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: CCH Type A (Long Term Care)
• Primary Location: Provost Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.77
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 24-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75, 6.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• 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-a-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

Continuing Care Home Type A experience, Connect Care experience preferred.