Health Care Aide - STV

Covenant Health Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Therese Villa, part of Covenant Health Canada, is hiring a Health Care Aide to deliver compassionate, direct personal care in a dementia-focused long-term care setting. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and support residents’ daily living activities.

Key responsibilities include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times, with opportunities for professional growth within Covenant Health’s care philosophy.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to starting.
• Experience in long-term care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care and health support in alignment with care plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitor health status changes.
• Document observations and report to the nursing team promptly.
• Support residents’ comfort, dignity and safety in daily routines.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licence (Alberta)

Tools

Connect Care EHR

Job description

Your Opportunity:

St. Therese Villa is a compassionate community specializing in personalized care for individuals needing supportive living at level 4 and those requiring specialized dementia care. Our services include recreation therapy and spiritual care, ensuring a holistic approach to enhancing our residents' quality of life. Our personalized approach ensures unique needs are met, including the unique option for couples to reside together, even if requiring different levels of care. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career journey with St. Therese Villa and Covenant Health! Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.

• Classification: Health Care Aide 1800.90
• Union: COV AUPE (St. Therese Villa)
• Unit and Program: Dementia Care
• Primary Location: St. Therese Villa
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 25-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.50
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.42
• Maximum Salary: $29.57
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 months of recent experience in a long-term care or similar healthcare setting. Basic understanding of long-term care principles, including support for chronic conditions and daily living activities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative approach to working with a healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional training or certification in Geriatric Care or Long-Term Care (e.g., Certified Palliative Health Care Aide). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Knowledge of Alberta’s best practices and regulations related to long-term care.