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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: Acute Care Primary Location: Athabasca Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.44 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 9 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support with daily living needs, 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 and programs, observe and report changes in patients’ wellbeing, and help maintain a safe care 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. Proof of education or completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required within 18 months of hire.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Routine Care
- Recreation Support
- Care Plan Implementation
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- CLHA
- AUPE AUX
- Acute Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Mood Observation
- Health Monitoring
- Wellbeing Reporting
- Caregiver Collaboration
- Family Communication
- Regulated Health Professional
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Health Care Facilities
