Health Care Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Town of Raymond; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Health Care Aide position at The Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge in Raymond, AB, is a permanent part-time role (0.68 FTE) with shifts from 0700 to 1500. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care in a home-like environment.

Ideal candidates hold an HCA certificate or equivalent, Grade 12, First Aid, and Alberta CLHA registration, plus English communication skills. A clear criminal records check and TB screening are required before hire.

Qualifications

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent.
• Grade 12 or GED required.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Registration with the Alberta CLHA is required.
• Food Safe Basic certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes residents as unique individuals with cultural and psychosocial needs.
• Advocates for residents and reports changes to the team.
• Assists with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, meals, grooming, and portering.
• Delivers quality care per care plans and Standards of Care.
• Promotes teamwork by sharing knowledge to enhance resident care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Grade 12 or GED

First Aid

CLHA Registration (Alberta)

Food Safe Basic

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location

Good SamaritanPrairie Ridge
328 Broadway South, Raymond, AB
(35km south of Lethbridge)

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time 0.68 FTE

Hours of Work

0700-1500, Row 7

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible

Wages

$20.77 – $26.03

Employee Group

AUPE

Description

The Health Care Aide collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment:

• Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs
• Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
• Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice
• Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including development and updating of care guides/plans
• Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance residents/clients care

The ideal candidate will bring to this opportunity

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
• Grade 12 or GED
• First Aide
• Alberta: Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Alberta: Food Safe Basic or equivalent
• Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date

October 29, 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.