Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health services organization as a Health Care Aide, where you will provide essential support to patients in various settings. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care while assisting with daily living activities. This role offers a temporary full-time position with benefits, requiring a Health Care Aide Certificate and registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain a safe environment.
• Observe and report on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

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Your Opportunity

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance, including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures, closely collaborating with patients, families, and caregivers across home, community, or healthcare settings. Your responsibilities include assisting nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, supporting organized activities or programs, and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional, you will help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and ensure effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

Additional Details

• Location: Westview Health Centre, Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Employment Type: Temporary, F/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Salary Range: $20.78 - $26.03
• Start Date: 30-MAY-2025
• End Date: 19-MAY-2026

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active registration on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have completed at least 100 practicum hours and are in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing will also be considered. Must attest to this and provide proof of qualification.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.