Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Health Care Aide for Wetaskiwin's acute care units. You will support patients and families, work across four units, and assist with daily living, mobility and safety as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include active or eligible CLHA registration, proof of HCA education within 18 months, current BLS, Palliative and Wound Care certifications, plus 2–3 years HCA experience (1 year in acute care). A criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of Health Care Aide education or completion within 18 months of hire.
• Current BLS, Palliative Course, and Wound Care Course certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support nurses by delivering routine care and assisting with meals, hygiene, mobility.
• Observe patient mood, health, and safety, and report findings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across home, community, and facility care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Patient care

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

Job description

Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for an HCA position on their acute care units! Wetaskiwin is a large rural hospital and you will have the opportunity to work on all four acute care units. The acute care units range from 18 to 25 beds with the prospect of working both surgical and medical. As an HCA you will provide a variety of services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means “the hills where peace was made”. You can take a self-guided tour through the historic downtown and read about the peace cairn that commemorates sixty years of peace between the Blackfoot and the Cree. Wetaskiwin has an extensive trail system that leads you around the entire city with a direct connection to By-the-Lake Park. Year-round markets provide citizens and visitors with fresh fruit, produce and many different home made items. The Manluk Centre offers swim lessons, fitness programs and Aquatic Leadership courses, as well as party facilities. There’s always something to do in Wetaskiwin!

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.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 45, Surgery/Maternity
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 45, Surgery/Maternity
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

2-3 years HCA experience required. 1 year HCA experience in Acute care required. Current BLS, Palliative Course, Wound Care Course, Ability to work the full scope of practice of an HCA.

Preferred Qualifications:

HCA experience in Acute care Surgery preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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