Health Care Aide - Unit 23 Medicine

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for a temporary full-time position in Unit 23, Medicine at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, mobility and safety under supervision of a regulated health professional and support the care plan.

Responsibilities include observing patients, reporting changes, aiding with programs, and ensuring clear communication with patients, families and health care

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 Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and routine care under supervision of a regulated health professional.
• Support nurses with provision of care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and wellbeing; communicate with patients, families and health care professionals.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and support effective communication across care settings.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. 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 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

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 23, Medicine

Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time

Date Available: 23-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 42

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.