Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Wetaskiwin seeks a Health Care Aide to assist with personal care and support for patients in various settings. This role involves working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient hygiene, nutrition, and safety while aiding in health-related activities. Candidates should hold a Health Care Aide Certificate and maintain an active directory status. Various shifts will be required, and compensation ranges from $20.78 to $25.26 per hour.

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 a minimum of 100 hours of practicum are considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with daily living activities.
• Support nursing staff in delivering routine patient care.
• Maintain communication with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Patient care support

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Student Certification

Job description

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, 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: Seniors Health- LTC
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 6, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• 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

As Required.