Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Health Care Aide in Two Hills to assist patients in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will support daily living activities, provide care under health professionals, and maintain communication with patients and families. Candidates must possess a Health Care Aide Certificate and demonstrate physical capability for the role. This position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $20.78 to $26.03.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must provide confirmation letter from the Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with at least 100 hours of practicum will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients requiring care.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Effective communication with the elderly

Ability to perform physical activities

Basic computer skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
Your Opportunity: If you are a Health Care Aide who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover Acute Care and the Stroke and Geriatric Empowerment Rehabilitation unit (SAGE) in the Two Hills Health Centre and model Patient and Family Centered Care. Situated 135km east of Edmonton, Two Hills is a rural town serving an agricultural region. The town has a population of 1,379 while the county has approximately 4,500 people. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, as well as several parks and playgrounds. The town has a grocery store, several restaurants, gas stations, two banks, various businesses, churches, two schools with Kindergarten to grade 12, an arena, curling rink, gym and a golf course. Within a half-hour drive are three beautiful lakes ideal for camping and fishing. As members of the nursing team, Health Care Aides demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client care. Client care may include assisting clients with activities of daily living, treatments, and treatment plans, and other nursing team related activities.

Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care, (SAGE) Stroke and Geriatric Empowerment Rehabilitation Unit
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

Able to perform duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience in Acute Care and/or Rehab preferred, plus ability to communicate effectively with the elderly. Experience with Connect Care, and general computer skills are preferred.