Health Care Aide - Unit 23 Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance up to $3,0

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is hiring a Health Care Aide (HCA) to support daily living activities and follow patient care plans in home, community, and hospital settings. You will work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, assist nurses with routine care, monitor patient wellbeing, and communicate with patients, families, and health care professionals.

Casual/Relief roles are available with flexible shifts; a remote retention allowance up to $3,000 per year is

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety)
• Support nurses with routine care and observation of patient mood and wellbeing
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care professionals and document care as required

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

CLHA registration eligible

Job description

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: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 23, Medicine
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per Cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in Weeks: Varies
• Shifts per Cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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.

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.