Nursing Attendant (2025-0105)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Carewest Innovative Health Care as a Health Care Aide, providing critical support to adults with disabilities. This temporary part-time role focuses on patient care, where responsibilities include monitoring client status and delivering medications. Ideal candidates will have completed Grade 12, an Alberta HCA program, and demonstrate physical ability for caregiving tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12 and a recognized Alberta Health Care Aide program.
• Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory.
• Related healthcare experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing client care and reports status to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Physical ability to manage lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients

Education

Graduation from Grade 12

Alberta Health Care Aide program

Job description

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story!

Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care, and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care and safety to our residents and clients, we strive to attract innovative thinkers seeking a rewarding career.

Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

The Opportunity

Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends: December 31, 2025

Location: Garrison Green, EQuaL - 2nd fl BW

Hours: 54.25 FTE: 0.70

Shift: Days/Evenings

Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315

Union: AUPE Aux Nursing

Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02

PCN: GG2NA17

Date Competition Closes: June 05, 2025

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides ongoing client care. The HCA observes, monitors, and reports on client status/condition, including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure, maintaining professional and ethical standards at all times, and performs other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

EQuaL (Enabling Quality of Life) is for adults aged 18 to 64 with disabilities related to diseases or conditions, such as multiple sclerosis or brain injury, requiring full-time support in a continuing care centre.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduation from Grade 12 and a recognized Alberta Health Care Aide program
• Effective communication skills in English
• Physical ability to manage lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients
• Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory
• Related healthcare experience is an asset
• Program-specific training/experience is an asset

About Carewest:

We select dedicated individuals committed to providing compassionate care, advancing their careers, and contributing to our client-centered approach. As one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers, we offer diverse opportunities across multiple locations with a team of over 3,000 professionals. Our innovative practices foster learning, growth, and excellence.

Employees are required to use employer-provided technologies and resources, adhering to privacy legislation and best practices including HIA, FOIP, and InfoCare Behaviours. Successful applicants will need to provide a police records check, vulnerable sector screening, and immunization records as required.

Carewest is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit carewest.ca.