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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: Site Float Relief Pool Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 8 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:
The physical demands of this role will require the successful candidate to walk, stand, kneel, bend, reach and sustain posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 40lbs, including frequent patient transfers. You will also be required to complete It's Your Move training, a safe client handling program through AHS' Workplace Health & Safety. Must be able to work with and manage patients with unpredictable behaviors, impulsivity, and cognitive impairments. Connect Care experience is required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience working in Brain Injury, Stroke, Neurology and Rehabilitation is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and routine care to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, supporting their hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs. Work with patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and other health professionals; assist with activities, observe and report changes in patient wellbeing, and help maintain a safe care 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 requires Connect Care experience, completion of safe client handling training, the ability to meet substantial physical demands and manage patients with unpredictable behaviors or cognitive impairments; rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Safe Client Handling
- Managing Unpredictable Behaviors
- Rehabilitation Care
- Connect Care
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- CLHA Registration
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Personal Care
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Transfers
- Safe Client Handling
- It's Your Move Training
- Workplace Health And Safety
- Connect Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Neurology
- Cognitive Impairments
- Unpredictable Behaviors
- Patient Observation
- Caregiver Communication
