Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide for Home Care services in Smoky Lake. You will provide personal assistance, support activities of daily living, and assist nurses under supervision to meet patient care plans.

The position is temporary Part Time (FTE 0.72) with shifts 7.75 hours and a schedule including days, evenings, and weekends, offering experience in a multidisciplinary team across home, community, and health care facilities.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Certification in Health Care Aide within 18 months of hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support nurses and observe/report patient mood, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and communicate with patients and health care professionals.

Skills

HCA registration

Health Care Aide certificate

Education

Health Care Aide Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Care Primary Location: Smoky Lake Community Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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.