Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization as a Health Care Aide, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients' daily living activities. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that patients receive the care and attention they need in a safe environment. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, while also engaging with families and caregivers to enhance patient well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are ready to take on a rewarding role in health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Nursing students with 100 hours of practicum may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support to patients in various care settings.
• Assist nurses with routine care and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient Observation

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Nursing Program Enrollment

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.

Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Seniors Health - Long-Term Care
Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 14-APR-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 24-APR-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 30
Shift Pattern: 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:
As required.

Preferred Qualifications:
As required.