Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to work at Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr on a Regular Part Time basis. The role involves providing daily living assistance, supporting the care team, and ensuring patient safety under supervision of a regulated health professional.

Minimum salary ranges from $26.43 to $29.58 per hour, with shifts including days and weekends. Posting ends 05-OCT-2026. The position requires HCA certification or eligibility with CLHA in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for CLHA registration as HCA ( Alberta).
• Proof of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with activities of daily living to patients.
• Support patients, families, and caregivers across home, community, and care facilities.
• Assist nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
• Observe and report patient mood, health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe environment and communicate with health care professionals.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Seniors Health - Long-Term Care

Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.43

Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 15-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 6.0, 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 24

Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.