Original job description
Your Opportunity:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Care Primary Location: Beaverlodge Public Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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 services to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Assist nurses and organized activities, observe and report changes in patients’ mood and wellbeing, and collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and health professionals.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold 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
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Care Plan Implementation
- Activity And Program Assistance
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Home Care
- Assisted Living
- Patient Care
- Personal Assistance
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Nursing Support
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing
- Caregiver Collaboration
- Health Care Facilities
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- AUPE AUX Collective Agreement
