Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Rural Continuing Care Health Care Aide (HCA) to join an interdisciplinary team at the Tofield Health Centre. You will provide person-centered care, assist with daily living activities, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and emotional support in a Long-Term Care environment.

In this role, you will collaborate with Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring a safe, welcoming home-like atmosphere while documenting observations and maintaining clear

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Assist nurses with routine care and observation of residents' mood and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a safe home-like environment and effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Flexible shifts

Education

HCA certificate program

Registration with CLHA

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Rural Continuing Care Health Care Aide (HCA), you will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team providing person-centered care to residents in a Long-Term Care (LTC) environment. You will support residents with activities of daily living, promote comfort, dignity, and independence, and contribute to creating a safe and welcoming home-like environment. Working closely with Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other care team members, you will assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, recreation, and emotional support while fostering meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Rural practice offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents through consistent, compassionate care and strong connections within the community. In this role, you will be supported through comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, and role-specific professional development opportunities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in continuing care and long-term care practice. Rural Continuing Care HCAs are encouraged to contribute to a culture of teamwork, resident-centered care, safety, and continuous learning.

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

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A
• Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.76
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate program and registration with the Alberta HCA Directory. Reliable transportation and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Continuing Care, Long-Term Care (LTC), Supportive Living, or Home Care setting. Experience supporting older adults with complex physical, cognitive, and behavioral care needs, including dementia care.