Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Spirit River; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Health Care Aide (HCA) to work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team across home, community, and health care facilities in Spirit River. You will support activities of daily living and assist with routine care under supervision to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires HCA certification or eligibility within 18 months of hire; drivers license and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, with proof of education or completion within 18 months of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting patients in home, community, and facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and deliver support services per the care plan.
• Support nurses with routine care: hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing and communicate with health professionals.

Skills

HCA Certification eligible

Patient care awareness

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Your Opportunity

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Details

• Classification: Health Care Aide


• Union: AUPE AUX


• Unit and Program: Home Care


• Primary Location: Spirit River Community Health


• Location Details: As Per Location


• Multi-Site: Not Applicable


• FTE: 1.00


• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026


• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time


• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026


• Temporary End Date: 16-APR-2027


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: 6


• Shifts per cycle: 30


• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call


• 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.