Health Care Aide (HCA-CS04-008)

Bethany Care Society; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider in Alberta is seeking a passionate Health Care Aide to provide outstanding care and support to residents. The role requires assisting with daily activities, accurate documentation of care, and contributing to a safe environment. Candidates must have a Grade 10 education and a Health Care Aide certificate. This part-time temporary position offers flexible evening shifts and is a great opportunity to join a supportive team focused on creating caring communities.

Benefits

Generous vacation and leave time

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Previous Health Care Aide experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes service excellence and assists with daily living activities.
• Documents and reports care observations to the nursing staff.
• Contributes to a safe environment for residents and the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 10 education

Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide certificate

Job description

About Bethany

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults 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. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

Why Bethany?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs, and top‑ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well‑being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

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 and resident families. 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

1. 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 privacy and dignity.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Pro‑active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
5. 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 Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Previous Health Care Aide experience 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

• Posting Number: 25-9393
• Position Number: HCA-CS04-008
• Location: Bethany CollegeSide
• Classification: HCA
• FTE: 0.60
• Union: AUPE
• Unit: A2 & B1
• Position Type: Part Time Temporary (till Oct 31, 2026)
• Shift and Hours of Work: Evenings (08:00-14:00 & 16:00-22:00)
• Hours Per Shift: 5.50 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 11 x 5.50hr days (A2) & 6 x 5.50hr evening (B1) shifts in a 4 week rotation
• Position Start Date: January 9, 2025
• Posting End Date: December 6, 2025 at 6 pm

How to Apply

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team, submit your application online at http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by sending your resume and cover letter.

Internal applicants must use their @bethanyseniors.com email address to be considered; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

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 Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your résumé to Bethany you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.