Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our Home Care team in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and provide direct care, support activities of daily living, and contribute to the client’s safety and comfort in their home or facility.

The role requires completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate with eligibility for CLHA registration within 18 months, and may involve a casual/relief schedule with day and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as part of a health care team.
• Assist with direct care, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, safety and comfort of clients.
• Support emotional well-being and daily living activities in client’s environment.
• Report needs and changes in patient condition promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Adapt to workload changes and communicate effectively with the care team.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA Registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Health Care Aide, you will report to the Home Care Manager and provide patient care services as a member of a health care team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In this HCA role you will be working within the client's residential environment and be responsible for direct care assistance, as well as the emotional well-being and physical comfort of the client. It will be required of you to adapt to workload assignment changes and possess the communication skills and knowledge to promptly report needs and condition changes of the client /resident as required.

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.

Transition Company Information

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta


• Classification: Health Care Aide


• Union: AUPE AUX


• Unit and Program: Home Care


• Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC


• Location Details: As Per Location


• Multi-Site: Not Applicable


• FTE: 0.00


• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026


• Employee Class: Casual/Relief


• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies


• Shifts per cycle: Varies


• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends


• Days Off: Other


• Minimum Salary: $26.43


• Maximum Salary: $29.58


• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• As Required.