Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Provost; On-site; CAD 31,588 - 38,393; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Provost is seeking a Health Care Aide to work with a multidisciplinary team, supporting daily living activities and patient care in home, community or facility settings.

Role involves assisting with hygiene, mobility and safety needs, under supervision, and collaborating with nurses and caregivers. Casual/relief position with variable shifts is available at Provost Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum may be considered.
• Must attest to compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance including activities of daily living and support services to patients in home, community or health care facilities.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Discover a meaningful career in the welcoming prairie community of Provost, Alberta. This tight knit town offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where connection, belonging, and quality of life are part of everyday living. Located at the junction of Highways 13 and 899, and just 80 minutes from Lloydminster, Provost provides the comfort of small town life with convenient access to essential services and modern amenities. From quiet mornings to supportive neighbours, this is a place that feels like home from the moment you arrive. Provost offers year-round recreation, including golfing, community slow pitch, and access to beautiful nearby lakes. In winter, the local arena becomes a lively hub for hockey, curling, and community gatherings. Families benefit from education options from preschool through Grade 12 right in town along with access to grocery stores, a local coffee shop and bakery, and essential community services.

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.

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: 0.00 Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 12-APR-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $22.93 Maximum Salary: $27.87 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: Minimum one year experience in CCH Type A setting. Connect Care experience.