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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: Continuing Care Type A Long Term Care Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.58 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 27-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 35 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
BLS (Heart & Stroke).
Preferred Qualifications:
EPIC-Connect Care training. Minimum 2 years of experience in Long Term Care.
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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, health, and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment while communicating with patients, families, caregivers, and health care professionals.
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 provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Basic Life Support certification from Heart & Stroke is required; EPIC Connect Care training and at least two years of long-term care experience are preferred.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Long-Term Care
- Basic Life Support
- EPIC Connect Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Continuing Care
- Long-Term Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Nursing Support
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Family And Caregiver Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Heart & Stroke
- EPIC Connect Care
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Health Care Aide Certificate
