Health Care Aide (2026-0919)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; In loco; CAD 29.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Carewest Innovative Healthcare is seeking a Health Care Aide for a casual position at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Calgary.

The HCA provides ongoing client care, monitors and reports on status, and assists with medication administration according to policy. Requirements include completion of an Alberta Health Care Aide program, English literacy, ability to lift and reposition clients, and active CLHA registration; health-care facility experience is an asset.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Alberta Health Care Aide program completion.
• Fluent reading, writing, and verbal English communication.
• Physically capable of frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning clients.
• Active and current CLHA registration.
• Related health-care facility experience is an asset.
• Program-specific training/experience is an asset.

Mansioni

• Observe, monitor and report on client status/condition, including changes in physical and emotional status.
• Report changes to RN or LPN in a timely manner.
• Deliver prescribed medications accurately per policy and procedure.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards; perform related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Reading and writing in English

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Alberta Health Care Aide program

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Position Details

Position Status: Casual Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, RCTP BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: N/A (Casual) Shift Times: 0700-1515/1500- 315/2300-0715/ 0530-1345 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: N/A

Date Competition Closes: September 15, 2026

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides ongoing client care.

The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure.

In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) – a short-stay restorative care program that supports medically stable adults who do not need an acute-care level of service, but may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required.

• Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients.

• Active and current registration with CLHA required.

• Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.

• Program specific training/experience is an asset.