Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Redwater; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Redwater, AB, is seeking a casual Health Care Aide to join a multidisciplinary team within Long Term Care, Acute Care and Emergency services. You will provide personal assistance, support activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety, document observations, and communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as HCA with proof of education or HCA certificate within 18 months.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
• Excellent communication, compassion, and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and routine care planning.
• Support nurses and care teams in hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing; maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care professionals.

Skills

Adapt quickly to changing priorities

Identify learning needs

Excellent communication

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal and problem-solving

Team player

Shift work

Physical endurance

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

Job description

Your Opportunity

Living in a small town that’s close to a big city offers the best of all worlds. Redwater is situated in beautiful northern Alberta, 1 hour north of Edmonton. For residents who enjoy a busy lifestyle, you can find nearby outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, an outdoor swimming pool, and the Redwater sand hills natural area for a great ATV ride! Rural Alberta offers a lot of advantages not only for your family, but also for your career. Your role as a Health Care Aide will improve the lives of Albertans, providing resident - and family-centered care through your work in the area of Long Term Care, Acute Care and Emergency.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care, Acute Care, Emergency
• Primary Location: Redwater Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 08-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating priorities and workloads.
• Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance where knowledge deficits occur.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate and caring attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be an excellent team player is required.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job such as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience (within the last year) working as a Health Care Aide in a Long Term Care setting is preferred.