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Provide direct patient care and support for activities of daily living within residential and community environments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient health, wellbeing, and safety while reporting condition changes to supervising nurses.
Requirements
Must be a certified Health Care Aide registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta or eligible for registration. Requires a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and experience in medication assistance and elderly care.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Medication Assistance
- Elderly Care
- Chronic Illness Care
- Communication
- Observation And Reporting
- Patient Safety
- Hygiene Support
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- HCA Certification
- CLHA
- Home Care
- Patient Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Elder Care
- Community Health
- Medication Assistance
- AUPE AUX
- Patient Hygiene
- Patient Mobility
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Health Care Aide, you will report to the Home Care Manager and provide patient care services as a member of a health care team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In this HCA role, you will be working within the client's residential environment and be responsible for direct care assistance as well as the emotional well-being and physical comfort of the client. It will be required of you to adapt to workload assignment changes and possess the communication skills and knowledge to promptly report needs and condition changes of the client / resident 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: Home Care Primary Location: Lacombe Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 25 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have consistent access to a reliable vehicle suitable for community travel. A proven track record of reliable attendance, dependability, and professional conduct is essential and will be verified through employment references. Experience providing medication assistance. Experience in caring for the elder population or chronically ill clients in the community setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
