Health Care Aide (HCA-CA17-006) - Bethany Calgary

BCS Bethany Care Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide resident-centered care at Bethany Calgary. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, ensuring privacy and dignity, and preserving resident independence.

Applicants should have Grade 10 and Alberta Health Care Aide certification, be registered with CLHA, and demonstrate strong observation, communication and English literacy. The position starts soon and involves day shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and responds to residents’ needs per care plans; assists with ADLs while preserving privacy and dignity.
• Documentation: Records care and observations for the RN or LPN in a timely manner; tracks holistic resident needs in the care record.
• Safety: Maintains a safe environment; adheres to health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Pro‑active Learner: Aligns with Bethany’s mission and Creating Caring Communities.
• Team Work: Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to assess and adjust care needs.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

English literacy

Education

Grade 10 education

HCA certificate (Alberta)

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-CA17-006) - Bethany Calgary
• FTE: 0.56
• Non-Union/Union: AUPE ANC
• Department/Unit: Heartland - ALC
• Time Type: Part time
• Position Type: Permanent
• Shift & Hours of Work: Days (0645-1315)
• Shift per Cycle: 18 x 6.00 hour shift in a 5 week cycle
• Position Start Date: 2026-11-09
• Position End Date:

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities.”

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