Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support across home, community and health care facilities. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist with daily living activities and observe patient well-being, under supervision of a regulated health professional.

The role requires HCA registration eligibility, completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months, and at least 2 years of long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• 2 years recent experience as a Health Care Aide in a Long Term Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support patients across home, community and health care facilities.
• Assist nurses with routine care and observe patients' mood, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and support effective communication with patients and health care professionals.

Job description

This role will be responsible for routine care to patients and families in a variety of settings. You will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and a valued member of the community. Strong communication and organization skills will help you inLong Term care. If you are a caring, compassionate individual looking for a career as an HCA employed with Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) and want to make an incredible difference in the lives of Albertans,

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: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:

2 years recent experience as a Health Care Aide in a Long Term Care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.