Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Redwater; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Redwater is hiring a Health Care Aide to assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential support services. The role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and active communication with patients and healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and be listed in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. This part-time position offers competitive pay within the range of $20.78 to $25.26 per hour.

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 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to patients in various settings.
• Support activities of daily living and assist with care provisions.
• Maintain a safe environment and communicate effectively with patients.

Skills

Personal assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Safety maintenance

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

100 hours of practicum (if nursing student)

Job description

Your Opportunity: 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: Home Care
• Primary Location: Redwater Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 6.50
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Evening, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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.