Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Three Hills; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to support patients in home care and facility settings. You will assist with activities of daily living, report changes to the care team, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.

Under supervision of a regulated health professional, you will contribute to patient well-being across care settings, with shifts that vary and include days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide education or completion within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year HCA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety needs.
• Observe, report, and communicate patients' mood and health status to the care team.
• Work under supervision of a regulated health professional to maintain a safe environment.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate/CLHA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

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: Home Care Primary Location: Three Hills Comm/Pub Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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

• Minimum 1 year HCA experience.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Connect Care, CCHSS and required education up to date.
• Successful completion of a Medication Assistance Program (MAP).