Health Care Aide (HCA-DB94-138) - Bethany Didsbury

BCS Bethany Care Society; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Care Society in Didsbury is seeking a Health Care Aide to support residents in a Designated Supportive Living unit. You will assist with daily living, maintain privacy and dignity, and follow resident care plans to promote independence.

The role requires an Alberta Health Care Aide certificate, CLHA registration, and English proficiency. It is a part-time evening position with background checks and immunizations as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education and Alberta HCA certificate.
• Registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrates English reading, writing and spoken skills.
• Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident-centered care in line with care plans and policies.
• Accurately document observations to the RN/LPN in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety and adhere to health and safety policies.
• Demonstrate Bethany values and teamwork in care delivery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate care needs.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem solving

English language

Education

Grade 10 education

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: Didsbury, Alberta
• Site: Bethany Didsbury
• Site Address: 1201 15 Ave, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
• Classification: Health Care Aide (HCA-DB94-138) – 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: Evenings (1500-2100)
• Shift per Cycle: 23 x 5.5 hr shifts in 5 weeks
• Position Start Date: 2026-11-16
• Position End Date: (none)

Other Details

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).

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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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