Health Care Aide - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Health Care Aide in Edmonton. In this role, you'll provide essential support in a busy emergency setting, assisting patients with daily living activities and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a valid Health Care Aide Certificate and BLS certification, as well as the physical capability to meet demands associated with patient care. This temporary full-time position offers a salary range of $20.78 to $25.26.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• One year experience in acute health care or rehabilitation medicine.
• Nursing students with relevant practicum experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients.
• Support nurses in providing routine care.
• Observe and report on patients' health and wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

English comprehension

Self-motivation

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Health Care Aide is an integral member of the health care team, supporting Adults and Stollery in a family centered care within a busy tertiary Emergency.

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: Emergency
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 07-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• 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

Current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C required) - Healthcare Provider Registration. One year experience in acute health care or rehabilitation medicine. English language comprehension, both oral and written. Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the job i.e. pushing stretchers, carts, wheelchairs, and bending, and reaching. Completion of Medical Terminology required. Ability to work in a team environment is essential. Self-motivated individual able to prioritize and organize workload, in a busy patient care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.