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Hardisty is a welcoming rural community in east-central Alberta, offering a strong sense of community, beautiful prairie surroundings, and an exceptional quality of life. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding healthcare career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a Health Care Aide in the Continuing Care Type A unit at Hardisty Health Centre, you will play an important role in supporting residents' health, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Working as part of a collaborative care team, you will provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, and help create a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families while working in a supportive rural healthcare setting where your contributions are valued and truly make a difference every day.
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: Continuing Care Type A Long Term Care Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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:
BLS (Heart & Stroke), Connect Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Provide direct, person-centred care and assistance with residents’ daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary care team, support activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report changes in residents’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
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. BLS certification from Heart & Stroke and Connect Care experience are also required.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Resident Support
- Hygiene Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Recreation Support
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Person-Centred Care
- BLS
- Connect Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Continuing Care
- Long-Term Care
- Resident Care
- Personal Assistance
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Mood And Wellbeing Monitoring
- Routine Care
- Caregiver Communication
- Regulated Health Professional Supervision
- CLHA Registration
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- BLS
- Heart & Stroke
- Connect Care
