Nursing Attendant (2025-1029)

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to provide ongoing client care. This temporary part-time position involves monitoring patients, delivering medications, and ensuring communication with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, have graduated from an HCA program, and be registered in the Alberta HCA Directory. Carewest values compassion and commitment in its staff. Competitive pay rates between $20.77 and $26.02 hourly are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus relevant HCA training.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English is essential.
• Physical capability for frequent lifting, transferring, and repositioning of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care, monitoring, and reporting changes to health professionals.
• Deliver prescribed medications accurately following care policies.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards while performing related duties.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Physical capability for lifting and transferring clients

Compassion and commitment to client care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from Alberta Government recognized HCA program

Current registration in Alberta HCA Directory

Job description

Position Details:

Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends: February 28, 2026 Location: George Boyack, Complex Continuing Care (4th Floor)

BW Hours: 53.70 FTE: 0.69 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0700-1515 / 1500-2315 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: GB4thNA026

Date Competition Closes: December 05, 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 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.