Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Sundre; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support services to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and maintaining communication with health professionals. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and be enrolled in an approved nursing program. This position offers flexible shifts and a salary ranging from $20.78 to $26.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Proof of enrolment from the Alberta HCA Directory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Personal assistance

Communication

Patient care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

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, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Sundre Home Care Primary Location: Sundre Community Health/MH Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 30-NOV-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $26.03 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.