Health Care Aide
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Temporary
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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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 54, Surgical Inpatients Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
1-2 years recent experience on an acute care surgical unit. 1-2 years recent experience on an acute orthopaedic unit. 1-2 years recent experience on an acute orthopaedic spine unit.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 54, Surgical Inpatients Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
1-2 years recent experience on an acute care surgical unit. 1-2 years recent experience on an acute orthopaedic unit. 1-2 years recent experience on an acute orthopaedic spine unit.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients in line with care plans and facility policies, supporting hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, observe and report changes in patients’ mood and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe environment.
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. The role also requires 1–2 years of recent experience in an acute surgical unit, an acute orthopaedic unit, and an acute orthopaedic spine unit.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Routine Care
- Observation And Reporting
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Recreation And Activity Support
- Acute Surgical Care
- Orthopaedic Care
- Spine Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Patient Care Plan
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Routine Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Regulated Health Professional
- Acute Care
- Surgical Inpatients
- Orthopaedic Care
- Orthopaedic Spine Care
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Reporting
- Family And Caregiver Communication
- Facility Policies And Procedures