Health Care Aide - Unit 57

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre invites you to join a fast-paced acute medical inpatient unit as a Health Care Aide. You will provide personal assistance, support daily living activities, and participate in a collaborative care model focused on patient and family centered care.

Under supervision of a RN/LPN, you will help with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, safety, and report changes.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide.
• Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• One year experience in acute care medical unit is preferred.
• Experience with CoACT; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training; See the Person; up-to-date RO L courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and routine patient care.
• Support patients, families and caregivers across the continuum of care.
• Observe and report mood, health and wellbeing to health professionals.
• Work under supervision of a regulated health professional to maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to effective communication among patients, staff and families.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

This is your exciting opportunity to work on a fast-paced acute medical inpatient unit. 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. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient and family focused nursing care while working in a collaborative care service delivery model. The Health Care Aid provides patient care services as a regulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position is responsible for performing tasks related to activities of daily living and other specific procedures on the nursing unit. Heavy lifting, as well as repetitive movements are necessary during the course of performing duties on this unit. You will have the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative care service delivery model (CoAct).

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:
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
• Unit and Program: Medicine Unit 57
• Primary Location:
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details:
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE:
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date:
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date:
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift:
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle:
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern:
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
• Minimum Salary: $26.43
• Maximum Salary:
• Maximum Salary: $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement:
• 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

Must have already one of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Care Aide (HCA) competency requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience (within the last 3 years) in acute care medical unit preferred. Experience working with sensory and cognitively impaired older adults. Experience working with core elements of CoACT. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Recent completion, within the last 5 years, of See the Person. Up to date with all Required Organizational Learning (ROL) courses.

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

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre