Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their team at Smithfield Lodge in Alberta. The role involves providing personal assistance and support to patients, ensuring their hygiene, nutrition, and safety needs are met. Candidates should possess a Health Care Aide Certificate or be nursing students with relevant experience. This position offers part-time hours with a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with at least 100 hours of practicum will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain a safe environment.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.

Skills

Personal assistance

Communication

Observation

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing program (1st year practical or 2nd year baccalaureate)

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

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. You will work in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, or healthcare facilities. Your responsibilities include assisting nurses with routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, supporting organized activities or programs, and observing and reporting on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. You will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and ensure effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Additional details include:

• Location: Smithfield Lodge, Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Residential Care
• FTE: 0.70
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Start Date: 05-JUN-2025
• Salary Range: $20.78 to $26.03 per hour
• Employment Type: Regular Part Time

Minimum 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 from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/.
• Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have completed at least 100 hours of practicum and are in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing will also be considered. Must attest to this and provide proof of qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Health Care Aide certificate (or Alberta equivalent) is preferred.