Health Care Aide Regular Part Time [SG HCA30 0.67] AgeCare Sunrise Gardens

Aster Joint Venture Limited Partnership; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team across Alberta communities. You will collaborate on resident care, assist with bathing, transfers, meals, and routine treatments under the direction of a Staff Nurse.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of continuing care experience, fluent English, and a recognized PCA/HCA certificate with active CLHA registration. Post-secondary education is an asset and a compassionate, team‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent education.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
• Post-secondary education an asset.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers using appropriate lifts and belts.
• Feed/assist with feeding residents according to care plans.
• Provide routine treatments under direction of Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility and to dining areas.
• Move residents with or without mechanical aids (walkers, wheelchairs).
• Accompany residents to beauty parlor, physiotherapy, recreation activities.
• Attend social and therapy functions in the facility.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PCA/HCA 2002 certificate

Post-secondary education an asset

Job description

Work Location: Address: FTE: Employment Type: The Opportunity As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care.

What You Will Do

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times. Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals.
• Moving can be assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids: walkers, wheelchairs and other types of positioning chairs (i.e. Broda Chairs).
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.
• Always wear a transfer belt.

What You Bring

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Great Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!