Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to join the Adult Day Program team. This casual/relief role supports clients with activities of daily living in a community-based setting and is based at the Sturgeon Community Hospital area in St. Albert.

You will work under a regulated health professional and may perform restricted activities as permitted. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety, reporting changes, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• BCLS HCP certification is required.
• 6 months experience with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients in home, community, and facility settings.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report mood, health and wellbeing; maintain a safe environment and effective communication with care teams.

Skills

BCLS HCP

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or CLHA registration eligible

Job description

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living AlbertaWe are looking for a Health Care Aide to join our Specialty Program Team within Adult Day Programs to provide care and support to clients to aid engagement and participation within our The Adult Day Program.The Health Care Aide provides personal care and support to clients in a community setting. Work is assigned according to an established plan of care, in collaboration with the client, family and members of the multidisciplinary team. The Health Care Aide is supervised by a regulated health professional and may perform assigned restricted activities under specific circumstances. Documentation of pertinent information and care provision is required, as is participation in relevant in-service education.This position will be based out of the Sturgeon Hospital Program at the Sturgeon Community Hospital.

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: Adult Day Program, Specialty Programs
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Hlth Srvcs Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Adult Day Program, Specialty Programs
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Hlth Srvcs Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-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: $26.43
• 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:

Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP).Communication and assessment skills.The Ability to apply health and safety principles in delivering care to clients in the community, to work effectively and cooperatively with others and to set priorities by organizing and scheduling work-related activities is essential.Must be able to work in different settings and environments as well as be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies, which weigh approximately 20lbs.6 months experience as an HCA working with older adults

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working with older adults in an adult day program settingA Medication Assistance Certificate or prior experience in Medication Assistance.Experience working with connect careExperience following recreational programing.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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