Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Westlock is hiring a Health Care Aide (HCA) on a temporary part-time basis. You will support daily living activities, assist nurses with routine care, and help maintain a safe environment for patients in home, community, and facility settings.

Requirements include HCA certification or eligibility and active CLHA registration. The role offers shift patterns including days, evenings, and weekends, with a 0.72 FTE and postings ending 19-OCT-2026.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance for activities of daily living.
• Assist nurses with routine care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing; maintain safe environment; communicate with patients and health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Westlock Cont Care & Home Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• 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

CLHA active registration

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.