Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring Health Care Aides to work in home care, clinics or facilities in Sylvan Lake. You will provide personal assistance, support daily living activities and assist with routine care under supervision of a health professional.

The role requires registration or eligibility with CLHA, availability for evenings and weekends, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must be physically able to perform duties and comply with relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement for this position.
• Valid driver’s license for work-related travel.
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and support effective communication with health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Skype for Business

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a successful HCA, you will work as a team as well as working individually in a self‑motivated environment that is always changing. Adhering to the provided care plan that has been established in collaboration with the client, family and members of the interdisciplinary team will support you in your everchanging environment. You will perform health care duties as authorized on the client’s care plan, including but not limited to simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care and exercises for range of movement and strengthening. You have an opportunity to contribute as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent creativity and resourcefulness with the ability to think on your feet with little direction. You will need to have great time management and organization abilities in order to balance different priorities at once. Being able to provide friendly and sincere emotional support by being a good listener and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA.

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:

Home Care

Primary Location:

Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

30-OCT-2026

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

29-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$26.43

Maximum Salary:

$29.58

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

• Availability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement for this position.
• Valid driver’s license for work-related travel.
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing medication assistance.
• Experience in caring for the elder population or chronically ill clients in the community setting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Skype for Business.