Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Village of Breton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support to clients in a long-term care setting. You will work alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient wellbeing and safety. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Certificate and a strong interest in elder care, particularly those with dementia experience. This part-time position offers competitive pay and varied shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with minimum 100 hours practicum considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients.
• Assist nurses with routine patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Assisting with mobility

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

Breton Long Term Care is a 23 bed unit located in a rural setting where the Health Care Aide - Long Term Care will provide patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), within an inter-disciplinary team environment to provide client and family centered care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias. Breton is a progressive community in central Alberta, located 48 km east of Drayton Valley or 100 km southwest of Edmonton. Breton is surrounded by lakes and woods and is home to the Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary, which supports 154 bird species, 22 mammal species and 266 plant species including a number of rare and uncommon orchids. The sanctuary is open to the public for daytime visits and self-guided hikes. Several organized sports programs are available including baseball, soccer, a dance studio and gymkhana club and the town has a beautiful new Community Centre. There’s always something to do in Breton, whether it’s visiting with friends and family, taking a walk on the paved walkways, or playing a round of golf at the local golf course.

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, 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.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Continuing Care Home
Primary Location: Breton Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 24-NOV-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 12
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Health Care Aide preferred. Preference will be given to an HCA who has dementia experience and/or training.