Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Valleyview; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support services to patients. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to meet patients' daily living needs and ensure their safety and well-being. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and experience in patient care. The position offers competitive pay and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with a minimum of 100 hours of practicum are considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain effective communication.
• Observe and report on a patient’s mood, health, and well-being.

Skills

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate

Active directory status on Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

Education

Enrollment in approved Alberta nursing program

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

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.

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Valleyview Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 11-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 7, 4
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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: As required.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.