Health Care Aide - Critical Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist with personal care and support services for patients. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining patient safety, and delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will have a Health Care Aide Certificate or be a nursing student with relevant practicum experience. Competitive salaries range from $20.78 to $26.03 per hour, with flexible shifts available.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Must complete Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory is required.
• Nursing students with minimum 100 hours of practicum may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living for patients.
• Support nurses with routine care and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Observational skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to a state of the art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for the nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state‑of‑the‑art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral centre, the GPRH will become an important health hub for northwest Alberta. Every day, you can deliver excellence in care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals.

Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons and experience the beauty of the North. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 programmes 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: Intensive Care Unit; Critical Care Unit
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 17‑NOV‑2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 27‑NOV‑2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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

Current HCA experience within GPRH an asset.