Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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.
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: Big Country Hospital-LTC Primary Location: Oyen - Big Country Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.56 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 8/12 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 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, nurses, and other health professionals; assist with activities, observe and report changes in 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. 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
- Routine Care
- Observation And Reporting
- Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Recreation Support
- Care Plan Adherence
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Regulated Health Professional
- Long-Term Care
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Facility Policies And Procedures
