Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Nanton; Sur place; CAD 36 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Alberta Health Services in Nanton is seeking a Health Care Aide to join the Daily Assisted Living team under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities and support patients across home, community and facilities, ensuring safety and well-being.

Must be registered with CLHA or eligible, have a Health Care Aide certificate within 18 months, and hold current BCLS-HCP. Strong teamwork, communication, and time management are essential, as is the ability to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Current BCLS-HCP required.
• Graduate from or enrolled in an approved Health Care Aide program.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; time management.
• Ability to handle physical demands.

Responsabilités

• Assist with activities of daily living and direct patient care.
• Support patients in home, community, and facilities per care plan.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing to nurses.
• Maintain a safe environment and assist with communication with staff.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Physical stamina

Formation

Health Care Aide certificate

Description du poste

The Health Care Aide provides patient care services as a regulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.This position is located outside of the Calgary city limits (70 km south of Calgary).Health Care Aides must be registered with the CLHA and must be able to provide a letter of confirmation.

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: Daily Assisted Living
• Primary Location: Nanton
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Daily Assisted Living
• Primary Location: Nanton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.Graduate from or enrolled in an approved Health Care Aide program or equivalent.Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors, and team members.Well-developed time management skills.Ability to handle the physical demands of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in geriatric setting beneficial.Dementia Training.Medication Administration Education.It’s Your Move.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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