Nursing Attendant (2025-0115)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Health Care Aide (HCA) in Calgary, where you'll support clients in their healthcare journey. Your role will involve administering medications, monitoring client status, and ensuring the highest standards of care in a team environment. With a focus on quality care for seniors, this temporary full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Alberta Government-recognized Health Care Aide program is required.
• Registration in the Alberta HCA Directory must be active.
• Related healthcare experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care and monitor status and condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and report changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards at all times.

Skills

Effective reading skills

Effective writing skills

Effective communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from Grade 12

Completion of Alberta Government-recognized 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 healthcare 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!

Position Details

• Position Status: Temporary Full Time
• Term Ends: September 16, 2025
• Location: George Boyack, Complex Continuing Care (3rd Floor)
• Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00
• Shift: Days/Evenings
• Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315
• Union: AUPE
• Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02
• PCN: GB3rdNA010
• Date Competition Closes: June 09, 2025

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional healthcare team who provides ongoing client care. The HCA observes, monitors, and reports on client status and condition, including changes in physical and emotional states. The HCA ensures that any changes are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

This position involves administering prescribed medications accurately according to policies and procedures. The HCA maintains professional and ethical standards at all times, in line with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care, and policies. Performs other related duties as required.

Program Summary

Complex Care is for frail seniors requiring an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable, and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduation from Grade 12 and completion of an Alberta Government-recognized Health Care Aide program
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills in English
• Physical ability to manage frequent lifting, transferring, and repositioning of clients
• Active and current 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 who offer compassion, knowledge, and commitment to our clients’ treatment, progress, and lives. We are motivated to employ passionate individuals who uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions, and seek career growth within Carewest.

As one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and community programs, we operate 13 locations across Calgary with over 3000 employees. Our innovative practices provide ample opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence.

Employees are required to use employer-provided technologies and systems, adhering to privacy legislation and best practices, including HIA, FOIP, and InfoCare Behaviours. Applicants not currently working for Carewest must provide a police records check and vulnerable sector screening. Immunization records may be required for certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit our website at carewest.ca.