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Provide personal assistance and support for activities of daily living to patients in home, community, and health care facilities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs while reporting on their wellbeing.
Requirements
Must be registered or eligible for a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and hold a Health Care Aide Certificate. Nursing students with at least 100 hours of practicum in approved Alberta programs may also be considered.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Hygiene Care
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Electronic Health Records
- Connect Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Safety Management
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Acute Care
- ER
- CLHA
- Connect Care
- Patient Care Plan
- Patient Hygiene
- Patient Mobility
- Alberta Health Services
- Healthcare Provider
- Nursing Practicum
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Town of High Prairie, “Gateway to the Mighty Peace,” is located in northern Alberta’s Big Lakes County. Individuals and families have public and Catholic K-12 options, with adult and post-secondary programs available locally through Northern Lakes College. Offering arts, cultural, and social activities, you can hike, bike, or fish the best spots at nearby lake shores – there’s something for everyone. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute Care; ER Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $23.62 Maximum Salary: $28.71 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:
Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience charting in an electronic health record system such as Connect Care.
