Health Care Aide - PCU 44-Trauma/Surgery

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre is hiring a Health Care Aide for PCU 44 - Trauma/Surgery. You will support daily living activities, assist nurses, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment in a fast-paced acute care unit.

This regular part-time role (0.60 FTE) requires HCA certification or eligibility with CLHA, BCLS-HCP and strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. Posting close date 19-OCT-2026.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide
• Proof of Health Care Aide education or certificate within 18 months of hire
• Ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and heavy physical demand

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients
• Support patients, families and caregivers across continuum of care
• Assist nurses with routine patient care and observations
• Maintain a safe environment and effective communication within the team

Skills

Mobility support

Stamina

Time management

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligibility

Tools

Epic/Connect Care

MS Edge

Job description

Health Care Aide - PCU 44-Trauma/Surgery

In collaboration with a strong multi-disciplinary health care team, the HCA provides holistic care to the poly-trauma and general surgical patients in the acute care phase. You will help to advance the unit’s values of: Collaborative practice, Full scope of practice, Patient and family centered care and evidence-based practice. While working in a dynamic team environment that supports learning.

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: PCU 44 - Trauma/Surgery
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• 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: PCU 44 - Trauma/Surgery
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) - Nursing Attendant (NA) requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustained posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects as described in the job classification of “heavy physical demand. Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP), the ability to have N95 fit testing and “It’s your move” certification is required. Recent experience in an acute care setting. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English. The ability to work as a member of a team and request and accept direction is required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/families, visitors, and team members. Well-developed time management and organizational skills. Basic computer skills. Demonstrate accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal communication skills required, and commitment to collaborative practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment, and adapt/cope with change. Epic/Connect Care, Microsoft Edge, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred.

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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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

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