Nursing Attendant (2025-0696)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for a temporary part-time position. The HCA will provide ongoing client care, monitor client's condition, and ensure medications are delivered as per policy. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a recognized HCA program, and active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory. This is a valuable opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team focused on client-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English required.
• Must be physically capable of managing 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor and report on client status/condition.
• Deliver prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards at all times.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Physical capability for lifting and transferring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program

Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term End: March 01, 2026 Location: Colonel Belcher Complex Continuing Care (2nd Floor) BW Hours: 54.25 FTE: 0.70 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0715-1530/1515-2330 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: tmpCBLCNA041

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 on-going 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 just like you to care for our clients, those 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, is naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to 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.

Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve.