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Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Pembina Lodge Primary Location: Westlock Cont Care & Home Care Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.48 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: 10 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.62 Maximum Salary: $28.71 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Health Care Aide certification (or Alberta equivalent) is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, supporting hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. Work with patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team; assist nurses and organized activities, observe and report changes in patients’ mood and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
A Health Care Aide certificate or Alberta equivalent is required, along with active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory; the certificate must be completed within 18 months of hire. Eligible nursing students may also qualify if they meet the specified program-year and practicum requirements and provide proof of qualification.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Recreation Support
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Health And Wellbeing Monitoring
- Activity Assistance
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- Personal Assistance
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Nursing Support
- Patient Observation
- Mood And Wellbeing Reporting
- Caregiver Communication
- Safe Environment
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Assisted Living
- Nursing Practicum
