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The Health Care Aide assists with routine patient care, including personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team to observe and report on patient wellbeing while maintaining a safe environment.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an active practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and current BLS certification. A Health Care Aide certificate is required, with completion expected within 18 months of hire if not already held.
Working hours
30 hours per week
Skills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient nutrition
- Communication skills
- Organization skills
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Hand hygiene
- BLS certification
- Patient safety
- Documentation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Long Term Care
- Personal Care
- Hygiene
- Patient Nutrition
- CLHA
- BLS Certification
- AHS
- AUPE AUX
- Continuing Care
- Patient Safety
- Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving
- Hand Hygiene
- Activities of Daily Living
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Health Care Aides assist with routine care to patients and families in a variety of settings. You will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and a valued member of the community. Strong communication and organization skills will help you in Long Term Care. The HCA participates in the delivery of quality patient care by assisting with basic personal care and hygiene, lifting and transferring of patients, patient nutrition and feeding patients as necessary, changing linens, gathering equipment, restocking supplies, and portering patients and supplies as necessary. Vegreville, located 102 km east of Edmonton, has a population of 6,000 and offers a complete range of services. Vegreville has a friendly small-town atmosphere and is an attractive place to raise a family. Vegreville is an active community with excellent amenities for all ages and lifestyles. https://www.vegreville.com/p/play
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: Continuing Care Primary Location: Vegreville Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.64 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Applicants must have an active CLHA practice permit. Must hold current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Excellent communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team and accept direction as required. Demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of Health Care Aide experience in the past 5 years preferred.
