Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and is one of Alberta’s largest and longest serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized population. PCU 33 is a 31-bed unit providing care to neurosurgery, Ortho spine and trauma surgical patients. PCU 33 also features 6 surgical observation beds that require extra training for registered nurses on the unit. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. The incumbent participates in the delivery of quality patient care by performing services necessary for the physical and emotional well being and performing services necessary for the physical and emotional well being and comfort of the patient. The Unit Manager supervises the position and the Charge Nurse and other team members provide general direction for specified duties. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities. This job is physically demanding; the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.

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:
• General Surgery/Neuro/Trauma-Unit 33
• Primary Location:
• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 1.00
• Posting End Date:
• 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
• Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
• 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
• 26-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift:
• 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 12
• Shifts per cycle:
• 42
• Shift Pattern:
• Days, 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:

Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent), Medical terminology course and CPR (BCLS – HCP) are required. The candidate must have the physical capability of performing all aspects of the role. Must be able to read and write English.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year recent related experience, computer familiarity, as well as familiarity with hospital settings are assets.