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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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Continuing Care Type A Primary Location: Hanna Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.56 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 14 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:
Must be eligible to work in Canada for at least 1 year. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Must be willing to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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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 with routine care and organized activities, observe and report changes in patients’ mood and wellbeing, and communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and health professionals.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold 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. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for at least one year and willing to relocate.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Routine Care
- Recreation Support
- Care Plan Implementation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- HCA Certification
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Continuing Care
- Assisted Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Caregiver Communication
- Nursing Support
- Organized Activities
- Facility Policies And Procedures
