Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of McLennan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in rural Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist residents in their daily activities and provide support in a community setting. This role requires completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate and experience working with seniors. Collaborate with a team to ensure the well-being of patients while enjoying the natural beauty of northern Alberta. Full-time temporary position with competitive pay and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000

In-house training and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must provide proof of enrolment from the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to residents requiring short-term or ongoing support.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Experience working with Seniors

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Foot Care experience

Education

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing student in approved Alberta nursing program

Job description

Overview

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first fully integrated provincial healthcare system. You’ll get a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes health, dental, vision, disability, and lifestyle considerations. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. With AHS, you can thrive! The Town of McLennan, Alberta is “Small, but with a lot of heart.” Become a part of a community and provide essential healthcare services not only to residents of McLennan, but several outlying communities as well at the Sacred Heart Community Hospital. See patients across the continuum of care with a wide range of health concerns. Get closer to nature and enjoy outdoor activities in northern Alberta.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Grow your career in a rural facility, collaborate with a friendly and professional team, and experience the beauty of the North. Apply today!

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.

Responsibilities / Details

• Acute Care Alberta
• Primary Care Alberta
• Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Support, Community, Lodge
• Primary Location: McLennan Sacred Heart Community
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 03-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications

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: Experience working with Seniors. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

• Preferred Qualifications: Foot Care experience. Supportive Pathways training.