Health Care Aides

ADAPTACARE PERSONAL CARE HOMES INC; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Job summary

ADAPTACARE PERSONAL CARE HOMES INC in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking three Health Care Aides to provide compassionate care for vulnerable seniors and disabled residents. This full-time position offers 32 hours per week on a 12-month contract, with potential for continued full-time employment based on performance.

Successful candidates must have an active registration as a Health Care Aide, various certifications, and extensive relevant experience. Benefits include a health care plan and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta.
• 5+ years experience caring for seniors in a congregate facility.
• Ability to pass security clearance checks and provide immunization records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for vulnerable seniors and disabled residents.
• Assist patients with daily activities and administer basic care.
• Monitor and report on patients’ health status.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Diploma (3 months to <1 year)

Job description

Health Care Aide

Adaptacare Personal Care Homes Inc invites three Health Care Aides to provide compassionate care for vulnerable seniors and disabled residents in a congregate supportive facility. The role is full‑time, 32 hours per week, on a 12‑month term/contract with a strong possibility of continuing full‑time employment pending performance review.

Location: 1821 13 St North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2V4.
Salary: $24.00–$26.00 per hour (to be negotiated).
Start date: 2026‑08‑03.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms.
• Supervise patients’ exercise routines.
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs.
• Collect specimens.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Hold an active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide.
• Hold a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Have recent five‑year or more experience caring for seniors in a congregate facility setting.
• Hold a college, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Be able to pass a basic security clearance, criminal record check, adult abuse registry check and provide immunization records.

Physical Requirements

• Fast‑paced environment and work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks and physically demanding duties.
• Manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to distinguish colours, sound discrimination.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling.
• Weight handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Benefits

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Free parking available.

Employment Details

• Term or contract, full time.
• Flexible hours, on‑call, night, weekend and overtime available.
• Three vacancies.
• On‑site work required; no remote option.