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Health Care Aides function as members of the multi-disciplinary care team by providing healthcare services for patients. The incumbent participates in the delivery of quality patient care by performing services necessary for the physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort of the patient. The Health Care Aide will be able to work up to their scope of practice. Duties include but are not limited to assisting patients with activities of daily living, personal care, lifting and transferring, and assisting with health care tasks/procedures as necessary.
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: Unit 41, Medicine Program Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent) is required. Medical Terminology course is required. Current BCLS-HCP taken within the last 12 months is required, issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support with patients' daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Assist nurses and regulated health professionals with routine care and activities, observe and report changes in patients' mood and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed a recognized Health Care Aide course or equivalent, be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or certification within 18 months of hire. A Medical Terminology course, current BCLS-HCP certification issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada within the last 12 months, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the role are also required.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Lifting And Transferring
- Routine Patient Care
- Hygiene Support
- Nutrition Support
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Care Team
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Patient Care Plan
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Health Care Tasks And Procedures
- Observation And Reporting
- Patient Wellbeing
- Medical Terminology
- BCLS-HCP
- Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Health Care Aide Certificate
