Health Care Aide (HCA-CA11-010) - Bethany Calgary

BCS Bethany Care Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to provide compassionate, resident-centered support. You will assist with activities of daily living, document observations, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment for residents and families.

A certificate and CLHA registration are required, with evening shifts and a non-union AUPE environment. Join Bethany’s mission to Create Caring Communities and support Memory Lane – AL C in a collaborative team that

Qualifications

• Provides resident-centered care according to care plans and policies.
• Maintains resident privacy and dignity during ADL assistance.
• Demonstrates strong observation, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promotes service excellence and responds to residents' needs per care plans.
• Documents observations with the RN or LPN in a timely, accurate manner.
• Contributes to a safe environment by following safety policies and procedures.
• Shows initiative and commitment to Bethany's mission of Creating Caring Communities.
• Works cooperatively with the inter-disciplinary team to evaluate care needs.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Grade 10 education

Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate

CLHA registration

Job description

About the Role

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Health Care Aide is accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice. The Health Care Aide demonstrates responsiveness to the holistic needs of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, promoting choices, maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.

What You Will Do

Resident-Centered Care

Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident’s privacy and dignity.

Documentation

Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents’ holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.

Safety

Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.

Pro-active Learner

Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.

Team Work

Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.

What You Bring

• Grade 10 education and Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate
• Registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
• Previous Health Care Aide experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
• Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills

Position Information

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Site: Bethany Calgary Site Address: 916 18A St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C6

Classification: Health Care Aide (HCA-CA11-010) - Bethany Calgary

FTE: 0.64

Non-Union/Union: AUPE ANC

Department/Unit: Memory Lane - ALC

Time Type: Part time

Position Type: Permanent

Shift & Hours of Work: Evenings (1445-2300)

Shift per Cycle: 16 x 7. 75 hour shift in a 5 week cycle

Position Start Date: 2026-11-05

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care. We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—they are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to "Creating Caring Communities."

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