Health Care Aide - Medical Assessment Unit

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Care Aide for the Medical Assessment Unit at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. You will support patients with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort under supervision of a regulated health professional.

This part-time position (0.70 FTE) requires HCA certification, recent BCLS-HCP, and ability to meet physical demands; posting ends 19-OCT-2026 with shifting days/evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent).
• Current BCLS-HCP taken within last 12 months from HSFC.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Assist with lifting and transferring and mobility.
• Support nurses with routine care and health care tasks.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing.

Skills

Health Care Aide

Medical Terminology

BCLS-HCP

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Health Care Aide Course

Medical Terminology courses

Job description

Health Care Aide - Medical Assessment Unit

Health Care Aides function as members of the multi-disciplinary care team by providing healthcare services for patients. The incumbent participates in the delivery of quality patient care by performing services necessary for the physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort of the patient. The Health Care Aide will be able to work up to their scope of practice. Duties include but are not limited to assisting patients with activities of daily living, personal care, lifting and transferring, and assisting with health care tasks/procedures as necessary.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 6 West - Medicine Program
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 6 West - Medicine Program
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent) is required. Medical Terminology courses are required. Current BCLS-HCP taken within the last 12 months is required, issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Related experience in Medicine.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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