Nursing Attendant (2026-0069)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,612 - 35,845; Part time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Healthcare in Calgary is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for their Comprehensive Community Care Program. The HCA will provide direct care to assist clients with daily living activities and report any changes in their status to the healthcare team. Applicants must have a High School Diploma, graduation from an Alberta-recognized Health Care Aide program, and effective communication skills. This casual position offers a pay rate of $20.77 - $26.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and repositioning clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing client care and assist with daily living activities.
• Report changes in client status to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards as per Carewest policies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage physical lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Graduation from Health Care Aide program

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Casual Location: Sarcee, C3 Clinic Community, Nursing BW Hours: 0 FTE: 0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0730-1545 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN:N/A

Date Competition Closes: April 28, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the C3 Supervisor or Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides ongoing client care. The HCA, also known as a Nursing Attendant (NA), provides direct care to assist the activities of daily living, 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 appropriate interdisciplinary team-Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Allied Health (PT/OT/TA/SW). In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position always maintains professional and ethical standards. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary

Comprehensive Community Care (C3) Program – is a long-term maintenance and support program for older adults. The C3 program is uniquely modelled to support vulnerable, older adults residing in the community by providing timely, comprehensive medical care that is integrated seamlessly across a wide spectrum of services. Services include recreation/social programs, physical maintenance rehabilitation, primary medical care, and pharmacy services.

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.
• Strong preferences for applicants who have interpersonalskills, communication, and the ability to implement recreation programs.
• Active and current registration with CLHA required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.
• Program specific training/experience is an asset.