Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to join the Westlock Continuing Care team, providing personal assistance and support services under the patient care plan. You will work with patients, families, and caregivers across home, community, and facilities, assisting with daily living and observing wellbeing.

Position is 0.62 FTE with shift patterns including days, evenings, and weekends. Posting ends 21-Sep-2026; available 04-Oct-2026, temporary PT benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support nurses by delivering routine care such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety, and mood observations.

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Westlock Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Westlock Cont Care & Home Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.62
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 6
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• As Required.