Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have a great opportunity to join a caring and creative team who provides exceptional care to medical patients and has a positive approach both with clients and peers.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 4C SZ CHIR HOSP LB1 Medical 4C Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:
HCA Registry Required. Acute Care Experience Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support with daily living activities, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Work with patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and other health professionals; support activities, observe and report changes in patient wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide, and must provide proof of education or complete an HCA certificate within 18 months of hire. HCA Registry status and acute care experience are required.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Organized Activities Support
- Routine Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- HCA Registry
- HCA Certification
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Acute Care
- Patient Care Plan
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Regulated Health Professional
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Family And Caregiver Support
- Facility Policies And Procedures
