Health Care Aide - Inpatient Surgery

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort McMurray is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will assist patients with daily living activities and support their health and wellbeing under the supervision of a regulated health professional. This position offers a competitive salary and an allowance for those working in Fort McMurray, ensuring you are well compensated for your vital contributions to patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Active enrollment on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support services to patients.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.
• Work closely with patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

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. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across home, community, or healthcare facilities, assisting nurses with routine care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. You will also assist with organized activities or programs, observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a regulated health professional.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray NLts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
• Date Available: 05-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Salary Range:

Minimum: $20.78 - Maximum: $26.03

Qualifications:

Required: Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active enrollment on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, with proof of enrollment. Nursing students enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program, having completed at least 100 practicum hours, and in their 1st year of practical nursing or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing/psychiatric nursing, will also be considered. Must provide proof of qualification and attest to compliance.

Additional and Preferred Qualifications: As required.