Health Care Aide (HCA-SL94-210)

Bethany Care Society; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major provider of care services in Alberta is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide to support residents at Bethany Sylvan Lake. The role encompasses promoting service excellence, managing documentation, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a Grade 10 education and a Health Care Aide certificate. Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills are essential. This position is temporary until February 26, 2026, and offers flexible hours.

Benefits

Generous vacation and leave time

Competitive salaries and benefits

Retirement savings programs

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes service excellence and is responsive to residents' needs.
• Accurately documents and reports care and related observations.
• Contributes to a safe environment for residents and team.
• Demonstrates the vision and values of the organization.
• Works cooperatively with others as an effective team member.

Skills

Excellent observation skills

Communication 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.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.

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 residents, 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.
• Teamwork: 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.
• 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

• Posting Number: 25-9373
• Position Number: HCA-SL94-210
• Location: Bethany Sylvan Lake
• Classification: HCA
• FTE: .45
• Union: AUPE
• Unit: Varies
• Position Type: Part Time Temporary (Until February 26, 2026)
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (0700-1230)
• Hours per Shift: 5.5 hours
• Shifts per Cycle:14 Shifts in a 4‑week cycle
• Position Start Date: December 12, 2025
• Positing End Date: November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

How to Apply

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Online at http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter.

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.