Health Care Aide - Home Care

Alberta Health Services; Lamont; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Alberta is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide. You will provide essential personal care and support services to clients in diverse settings. This role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and the ability to work effectively with patients and families. Qualifications include completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate and relevant experience. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must provide confirmation letter from Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
• Nursing students with relevant nursing practicum experience are considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance including support for activities of daily living.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with the provision of care according to patient care plans.

Skills

Experience with older individuals

Health and Safety principles

Organizational skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The Home Support Aide provides personal care and support to clients in a community setting. Work is assigned according to an established plan of care, in collaboration with the client, family and members of the interdisciplinary team. The Home Support Aide is supervised by a regulated health professional and may perform assigned Restricted Activities under specific circumstances. Participation in relevant in-service education, documentation of pertinent information and care provision is required. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients\' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient\'s mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Responsibilities

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients\' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient\'s mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care - Seniors Health
• Primary Location: Lamont Health Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 13-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the health care field and work with older or chronically ill individuals is desirable. A Medication Assistance Certificate or prior experience in Medication Assistance is preferred. The ability to apply Health and Safety principles in delivering care to clients in the community, to work effectively and cooperatively with others and to set priorities by organizing and scheduling work-related activities is essential.