Health Care Aide - Edmonton Based

Goldenhomecaregivers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Canada is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide essential personal care and support to clients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation, while maintaining client dignity and privacy. Ideal candidates must have a High School Diploma and effective English communication skills. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives and provides opportunities for personal satisfaction in caregiving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in a home care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Prepare meals and help with feeding if needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Communicate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Keep accurate records of client care activities.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Compassionate caregiving

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Personal Care Aide (PCA), is an essential member of Golden Home Caregivers Corp., reporting directly to the Case Manager. The PCA provides hands‑on personal care and support to clients, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. The PCA monitors client conditions and ensures that any changes are promptly reported to the Case Manager. The role also involves administering medications according to policy while maintaining professional standards and respecting the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of each client.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Prepare meals and help with feeding if needed
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Communicate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Keep accurate records of client care activities

Must Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice to have

• Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory is a plus but not required.
• Experience in a home care setting or related health care facility is an asset.

What's great in the job?

• You make a real difference in someone’s daily life.
• You spend time with clients and can form meaningful bonds.
• Each day is different—meals, personal care, companionship, and more.
• Healthcare and personal care are always in demand.
• You learn caregiving, communication, and medical‑related skills.
• Seeing someone smile or feel cared for is very fulfilling.

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.