Health Care Aide (HCA-DB94-133) - Bethany Didsbury

BCS Bethany Care Society; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society in Didsbury, Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to deliver resident-centered care within Designated Supportive Living. The part-time position (0.65 FTE) runs days from 07:00 to 13:30, with a 21 x 6.0 hour shift cycle in a five-week frame. Position Start Date: 2026-10-02.

You will document care, protect resident privacy, and work with an interdisciplinary team to support well-being and independence, aligned with Bethany's mission.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide certificate approved by Government of Alberta.
• Registered with CLHA – College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in physically and mentally demanding environments.
• English reading, writing, speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care per care plans, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Document observations and care in the health care record in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe environment following safety guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrate Bethany's mission and team values in daily care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate care needs.

Skills

Health care

English communication

Observation skills

Teamwork

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:

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: Didsbury, Alberta
• Site: Bethany Didsbury
• Site Address: 1201 15 Avenue Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0
• Classification: Health Care Aide (HCA-DB94-133) - Bethany Didsbury
• FTE: 0.65
• Non- Union/Union: AUPE ANC
• Department/Unit: Designated Supportive Living
• Time Type: Part time
• Position Type: Permanent
• Shift & Hours of Work: Days (0700-1330)
• Shift per Cycle: 21 x 6.0 hour shift in a 5 week cycle
• Position Start Date: 2026-10-02
• 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