Nursing Attendant (2025-0662)

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide ongoing client care. Responsibilities include observing and reporting client status, delivering medications, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, completion of an Alberta government recognized program, and must be physically capable of client mobility tasks. This position is temporary full-time with a pay rate of $20.77 - $26.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus graduation from an Alberta recognized HCA program.
• Ability to manage frequent lifting and transferring of clients.
• Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care as an unregulated member of the health care team.
• Observe, monitor, and report on client status, ensuring changes are reported to RNs or LPNs.
• Deliver prescribed medications accurately as per policy.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Physical capability for lifting and transferring clients

Education

High School Diploma

Graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program

Job description

Overview

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 looking for a rewarding career. Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

Position Details

• Position Status: Temporary Full Time
• Term Ends: January 31, 2026
• Location: George Boyack, Complex Continuing Care (4th Floor) BW
• Hours: 7.75 FTE: 1.00
• Shift: Days/Evenings
• Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315
• Union: AUPE Aux Nursing
• Rate of Pay: 20.77 - 26.02 per hour
• PCN: GB4thNA010
• Date Competition Closes: September 19, 2025

The Opportunity

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Care, 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. In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary

Complex Care – for frail seniors who require the care of 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 & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required.
• Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients.
• Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.
• Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.
• Program specific training/experience is an asset.

About Carewest

We select dedicated people to care for our clients—people who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.