Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist patients with daily living activities and provide support in various care settings. The ideal candidate will hold a Health Care Aide Certificate, have experience with dementia care, and be capable of maintaining effective communication with health professionals. This part-time role offers shifts on days, evenings, and weekends, with a competitive salary range of $20.78 to $26.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• For nursing students, at least 100 practicum hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living for patients.
• Assist with routine care alongside nurses.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Dementia care

Computer skills

Safe lifting and transferring techniques

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

1st year of practical nursing

2nd year of baccalaureate nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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 healthcare facilities, assisting nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will also assist with organized activities or programs and observe and report on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional, you will help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and ensure effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Note: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 on the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a regular employee from this workplace expresses interest by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day after the posting date. If no interest is expressed, the vacancy will be filled under the collective agreement provisions.

Additional Details:

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• FTE: 0.83
• Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
• Start Date: 28-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 6.5-7.75
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire, active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, with proof of enrolment.
• For nursing students: enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program with at least 100 practicum hours completed; in 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing/psychiatric nursing. Must attest and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with dementia care.
• MAP training and computer skills.
• Knowledge of safe lifting and transferring techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Connect Care Training – Continuing Care Facility Living Health Care Aide ILT.