Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Youville Home, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct personal care and health support within a continuing care setting in St. Albert, Alberta. The HCA collaborates with the nursing team to follow documented care plans, ensuring resident comfort, safety, and well-being.

The role emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and compassionate care, including participation in ongoing learning and adherence to Covenant Health values.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.
• As Required.
• Recent experience in Continuing Care. Connect Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care and health support to clients as per their care plans.
• Monitors and reports changes in health status; supports activities of daily living.
• Promotes comfort, dignity, and safety; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Job description

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 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 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: 2E Forget Me Not YH
• Primary Location: Youville Home
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.42
• Maximum Salary: $29.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: COV USWA
• Unit and Program: 2E Forget Me Not YH
• Primary Location: Youville Home
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in Continuing Care. Connect Care experience.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : 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.

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