Health Care Aide

Covenant Health Canada; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Youville Home is seeking casual Health Care Aides to support residents in a continuing care setting. Join a dedicated team providing direct personal care with on-site nursing support across varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call coverage.

Registering with Alberta CLHA is required; flexibility to respond to short-notice shifts is essential. Training and teamwork are valued in this community-focused role.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care in accordance with care plans and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and report changes in health status to the nursing team.
• Support clients' physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well-being.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

CLHA/LPN Alberta registration

Job description

We’re hiring for our casual pool! We are looking for dependable team members with flexible availability and the ability to respond to short notice shifts. Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a broad spectrum of services to support its residents, including an on-site nurse practitioner, occupational, physio, and recreation therapy, palliative care, and spiritual support. Our facility also features a chapel, open daily for quiet reflection, and hosts regular services. Located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, St. Albert is renowned for its exceptional quality of life, including top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city’s scenic natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the Sturgeon River. St. Albert offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Covenant Health is deeply embedded in Alberta’s integrated health system. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver high-quality, innovative services across 19 sites in 13 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.

Description:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients.HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: COV USWA
• Unit and Program: LTC Nursing YH
• Primary Location: Youville Home
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.42
• Maximum Salary: $29.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: COV USWA
• Unit and Program: LTC Nursing YH
• Primary Location: Youville Home
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.42
• Maximum Salary: $29.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in Continuing Care. Availability details must be clearly outlined in resume or cover letter (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and summer commitment). Demonstrated reliability with the flexibility to accept short notice shifts. Connect Care experience.

Hiring Requirements

: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.