Original job description
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The Health Care Aide position will be based out of the Enhanced Care Unit., Type A Continuing Care Home; however, it may involve working on all units at Mackenzie Place when required. Residents may exhibit challenging, unpredictable responsive behaviors, which require enhanced staffing expertise to provide care and oversight. Reporting to the Care Manager, you will work under the supervision of a regulated health professional while delivering healthcare services. You will be responsible for providing care within the boundaries of your competency and education and follow care plans using your knowledge, skills and abilities to provide safe and competent care. While providing care to residents in the Enhanced Care Unit, you must be astute in their level of observation, identify and report subtle changes in resident behaviours and implement strategies to mitigate potential escalation of responsive behaviours. We embrace the philosophy of person and family-centred care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. 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. 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: Enhanced Care Unit, Mackenzie Place Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 21 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference working with residents with an advanced dementia diagnosis and experiencing moderate to severe responsive behaviours. Experience in Seniors' Health and /or Palliative Care is an asset. Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI). Foot care course/experience. Current BLS (CPR) registration. Supportive Pathways/Supportive Dementia training.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal care and daily living support to residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and the limits of your training and competency. Observe residents for changes in mood, health, and behavior, report concerns, help prevent escalation of responsive behaviors, and collaborate with nurses, families, and the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Experience with dementia and responsive behaviors is preferred; seniors’ health or palliative care experience, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, foot care experience, current Basic Life Support, and supportive dementia training are assets.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Resident Observation
- Behavioral Change Recognition
- Responsive Behavior Management
- Care Plan Implementation
- Hygiene Support
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Resident Safety
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Basic Life Support
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Continuing Care
- Enhanced Care Unit
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Care Plans
- Resident Safety
- Dementia
- Responsive Behaviors
- Behavioral Observation
- Behavioral Change Reporting
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Person-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Regulated Health Professional Supervision
- Seniors’ Health
- Palliative Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Foot Care
- Basic Life Support
- Supportive Pathways
- Supportive Dementia Training
