Health Care Aide
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimal 1 Year Acute Medicine Care experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.
Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimal 1 Year Acute Medicine Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care trained. Familiar with Collaborative Care Model of care.
Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.
- Classification:
- Health Care Aide
- Union:
- COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program:
- Unit 52 Acute Stroke/ Medicine
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.70
- Posting End Date:
- 02-NOV-2026
- Employee Class:
- Regular Part Time
- Date Available:
- 16-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 14
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $26.43
- Maximum Salary:
- $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimal 1 Year Acute Medicine Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care trained. Familiar with Collaborative Care Model of care.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, scope of practice, and delegated tasks. Assist with daily living, monitor and report changes in clients’ health and well-being, and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, dignity, and safety.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta before starting employment and have at least one year of acute medicine care experience. Connect Care training and familiarity with the Collaborative Care Model are preferred.
Skills
- Direct Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Health Status Monitoring
- Observation And Reporting
- Client Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Delegated Tasks
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Acute Medicine Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Valid Practice Permit
- Acute Medicine Care
- Connect Care
- Collaborative Care Model
- Direct Personal Care
- Health Support Services
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Care Plans
- Delegated Tasks
- Health Status Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Client Safety
- Psychosocial Well-Being
- Behavioural Well-Being
- Continuity Of Care
- Functional Supervision
- Regulatory Standards
- Continuous Improvement