Health Care Aide - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Health Care Aide for the Emergency unit at Sturgeon Community Hospital. You will support patients with daily living activities, assist nurses with routine care, and help maintain a safe environment under supervision.

Applicants must have active or eligible HCA credentials, BCLS-HCP, and strong communication skills. The role involves 0.50 FTE with day/evening/night shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA as Health Care Aide.
• Heart & Stroke BCLS-HCP required.
• Acute care experience preferred within past 2 years.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability for lifting and mobilizing patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic personal care.
• Support nurses with routine care and patient safety.
• Observe and report mood, health and wellbeing; communicate with patients and families.
• Follow patient care plans and facility policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English language

Basic mobility/physical ability

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job 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: Emergency
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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: Emergency
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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:

Current Heart & Stroke Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).Acute care experience within the past 2 years.Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential.Basic computer skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good command of the English language.Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency experience within the past 2 years.Connect Care training.

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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Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital