Nursing Attendant (2025-0149)

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

Job summary

Join Carewest as a Health Care Aide and be part of an innovative health team. This role supports clients in maintaining quality of life during their healthcare journey while providing essential care and monitoring. The HCA is crucial in ensuring effective communication with nursing staff and plays a vital role in a restorative care program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12 and recognized HCA program.
• Effective communication skills in English required.
• Physical ability to handle client care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care and report on status changes.
• Administer prescribed medications and maintain standards.
• Support clients during their healthcare transition.

Skills

Effective reading

Writing

Communication skills in English

Physical ability to manage lifting

Education

Graduation from Grade 12

Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program

Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory

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 Part Time
• Term Ends: January 01, 2026
• Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, RCTP BW
• Hours: 36.17 FTE: 0.47
• Shift: Days/Evenings
• Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315
• Union: AUPE Aux Nursing
• Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02
• PCN: 26NARCTW13
• Date Competition Closes: June 16, 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, including physical and emotional changes, ensuring these are communicated to the RN or LPN. This position involves administering prescribed medications accurately, maintaining professional and ethical standards, and performing other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) – a short-stay restorative care program supporting medically stable adults who may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduation from Grade 12 and an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program
• Effective reading, writing, and 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

About Carewest

We select dedicated individuals who offer compassion, knowledge, and commitment to our clients’ care. We are motivated to employ passionate professionals 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, we offer complex continuing care, rehabilitation, recovery services, and community programs across 13 locations in Calgary with a team of over 3000 employees. Our innovative practices provide opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence.

Employees must use employer-provided technologies and resources in accordance with Carewest policies, respecting privacy legislation such as HIA, FOIP, and InfoCare Behaviours. Successful applicants will need to provide police records checks, vulnerable sector screening, and immunization records if applicable. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit carewest.ca.