Original job description
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PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the 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: Home Care Primary Location: Mayerthorpe Community Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.25, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 45 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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 with daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. 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. They must provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Care Plan Implementation
- Recreation Support
- Routine Care
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
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Regulated Health Professional
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Assisted Living
