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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: Edson Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 20 Shifts per cycle: 100 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:
Must have your Healthcare Aide Certification at time of hire. BLS.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support services to patients according to their care plans, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements
Applicants must have Health Care Aide certification at the time of hire, Basic Life Support (BLS), and active or eligible registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Proof of education or completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required within 18 months of hire.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Patient Hygiene
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Recreation Support
- Basic Life Support
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Home Care
- Assisted Living
- Patient Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Care Plan
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Basic Life Support
- BLS
- CLHA Registration
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Nursing Support
- Patient Observation
- Health And Wellbeing Monitoring
- Caregiver Communication
- AUPE AUX
