Health Care Aide (HCA-CS16-215) - Bethany Collegeside

BCS Bethany Care Society; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer, AB seeks a Health Care Aide to support residents and families in the Young Adults Program. You will assist with activities of daily living, document observations for the nursing team, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

This part-time role focuses on evenings, with a 0.50 FTE and a supportive, community-driven workplace. Training and certification through CLHA are expected, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and compassion.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education and Health Care Aide certificate required or preferred.
• Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is expected.
• Ability to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Clear English communication, observation and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes resident-centered care and supports daily living activities per care plans.
• Document care and observations to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Bethany's mission and team-oriented values in daily work.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to reassess resident needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Observation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10 education

Health Care Aide certificate

Registered with CLHA

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

• Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus: 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: Red Deer, Alberta

Site: Bethany Collegeside

Site Address: 99 College Circle Red Deer, AB T4R 0M3

Classification: Health Care Aide (HCA-CS16-215) - Bethany Collegeside

FTE: 0.50

Non- Union/Union: AUPE ANC

Department/Unit: Young Adults Program A1 - CollegeSide

Time Type: Part time

Position Type: Permanent

Shift & Hours of Work: Evenings (1500-2315)

Shift per Cycle: 10 x 7.75 hour shift in a 4 week cycle

Position Start Date: 2026-10-05

Position End Date: All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

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 resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential. 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. For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany