Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a successful Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a team as well as working individually in a self-motivated environment that is always changing. Adhering to the provided care plan that has been established in collaboration with the client, family and members of the interdisciplinary team will support you in your every changing environment. Expanding your knowledge as an HCA is important, which means participating in education and local home care office initiatives. You have an opportunity to contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team; demonstrating excellent creativity and resourcefulness with the ability to think on your feet with little direction. You will need to have great time management and organization abilities in order to balance different priorities at once. Being able to provide friendly and sincere emotional support by being a good listener and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA.
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: Elnora Home Care Primary Location: Elnora Community Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies 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:
Experience with Home Care and MAP an asset.
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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. Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and other health professionals; support activities and programs; and observe and report changes in patients' mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Proof of education or completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required within 18 months of hire; home care and MAP experience are assets.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Patient-Centered Care
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Organization
- Emotional Support
- Communication
- Observation And Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Creativity
- Resourcefulness
- Mobility Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Safety Awareness
- Driver's License
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- Home Care
- MAP
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Emotional Support
- Patient-Centered Care
- Observation And Reporting
- Caregiver Communication
- Routine Care
- Time Management
- Organization
- Driver's License
