Nursing Attendant (2025-1015)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide ongoing client care in Calgary. This temporary part-time role involves observing, monitoring, and reporting on client's status while delivering prescribed medications accurately. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, be physically capable of managing frequent lifting, and possess effective communication skills in English. This position requires current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory. Join us to support frail seniors in improving their quality of life.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communicate effectively in English

Physical capability for lifting clients

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

The Opportunity

Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends: January 31, 2026 Location: Garrison Green, Complex Continuing Care - 3rd fl BW Hours: 62.00 FTE: 0.80 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: 20.77 - 26.02 PCN: GG3NA13

Date Competition Closes: December 04, 2025

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 and 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, 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.

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.