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Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta . Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Health Care Aide to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. The Health Care Aide provides personal care and support to clients in a community setting. Work is assigned according to an established plan of care, in collaboration with the client, family and members of the multidisciplinary team. The Health Care Aide is supervised by a regulated health professional and may perform assigned restricted activities under specific circumstances. Documentation of pertinent information and care provision is required, as is participation in relevant in-service education. The Health Care Aide provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position will be based out of the Morinville office but will provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural West team, which will include travel to the other home care network offices, as required.
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: Homecare, Home Living Primary Location: Morinville Provincial Building Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 25-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:
Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP). Communication and assessment skills. The Ability to apply health and safety principles in delivering care to clients in the community, to work effectively and cooperatively with others and to set priorities by organizing and scheduling work-related activities is essential. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in the health care field and work with older or chronically ill individuals. A Medication Assistance Certificate or prior experience in Medication Assistance.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal care and daily living support to clients in home and community settings according to established care plans. Assist nurses with routine care, observe and report changes in clients’ wellbeing, maintain a safe environment, and communicate with clients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers and communication and assessment skills are required; candidates must be able to work independently in varied home environments, travel as needed, and lift and carry medical bags weighing approximately 25–30 pounds.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Communication
- Assessment
- Patient Observation
- Health And Safety
- Teamwork
- Prioritization
- Work Organization
- Mobility Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Hygiene Support
- Medication Assistance
- Documentation
- Care Planning
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Home Care
- Home Living
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS HCP
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Medication Assistance Certificate
- Communication Skills
- Assessment Skills
- Health And Safety
- Patient Observation
- Care Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Hygiene Support
- Community Care
- Palliative Care
- Continuing Care
