Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support to patients in the Barrhead area. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals and requires a Health Care Aide Certificate or enrollment in a nursing program. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with at least 100 hours of practicum will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with routine care and support activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

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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. You will work in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures, closely collaborating with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, or healthcare facilities. 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.

Location and Classification:

• Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Barrhead Home Care
• Primary Location: Barrhead Community Health Service
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
• Start Date: 05-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-2026

Work Details:

• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Days Off: As per rotation

Salary and Requirements:

• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications:

• Completion of 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 https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/.
• Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program with at least 100 hours of practicum, in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing/psychiatric nursing, will be considered. Must attest to compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional and Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be HCA certified.
• Additional preferred qualifications as required.

Employment Details:

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care