Nursing Attendant (2025-0965)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary seeks a temporary part-time Health Care Aide to deliver ongoing client care and maintain professional standards. The role requires effective communication in English and registration in the Alberta HCA Directory. If you're passionate about caring for clients in a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to bond with clients and work with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Active registration in the Alberta HCA Directory is required.
• Related experience in a health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care and report on client status.
• Deliver prescribed medications accurately as per policy.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards at all times.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Physically capable of managing frequent lifting and transferring of clients

Education

Graduation from Grade 12 and Health Care Aide program

Current 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.

Position Details: Position Status: Temporary Part Time
Term Ends: November 01, 2026
Location: Signal Pointe, Complex Continuing Care
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: 32SPNA051

Opportunity

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 and Experience

• Graduation from Grade 12 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, are 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.