Health Care Aide - Emergency

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Aide (HCA) at Covenant Health Canada provides direct personal care and health support in a hospital setting, within the Misericordia Community Hospital.

Role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and collaboration with the nursing team; requires CLHA registration or Alberta nursing program enrollment, with BLS Level C and flu vaccination mandated.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from CLHA.
• Active CLHA status or nursing student in Alberta program with relevant placements.
• Knowledge and experience with medication assistance.
• Physically able to assist with patient care and transport.
• Must understand written and verbal directions in English.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C required.
• Annual influenza vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care and health support to clients across the lifespan.
• Work with interdisciplinary team aligning with care plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitoring health status.
• Support comfort, dignity, and continuity of care for patients.

Skills

Medication assistance

English comprehension

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Teamwork

Education

Active CLHA registration or Alberta nursing student

Tools

BLS Level C

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

This posting will be used to fill up to 4 positions.

Description:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 26-OCT-2027
• 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: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.

Additional Required Qualifications

Active status on the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) or students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the CLHA may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active registration on the CLHA. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English. Must have Heart and Stroke Foundation B.L.S. (Level C)-health Care Provider required. Annual influenza vaccination required. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a Regular Employee who holds a regular position within the unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no Regular Employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous healthcare aide experience in an acute care area. Recent patient care experience in an emergency care setting preferred.